4 lg. potatoes
2/3 c. butter
2/3 c. all-purpose flour
6 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 green onions, chopped & divided
12 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled & divided
1 1/4 c. (5 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz.) sour cream

Bake potatoes until done. Let cool. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; then scoop out pulp and set aside.

Discard skins. melt butter in large saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.

Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons of green onion, 1/2 cup bacon and 1 cup cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated; stir in sour cream. Add additional milk if needed for desired thickness. Serve with remaining onion, bacon and cheese.