Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4         large         baking potatoes
2/3       cup           butter or margarine
2/3       cup           flour
6         cups          milk
3/4       tsp           salt
1/2       tsp           black pepper
1/2       tsp           white pepper
4                       green onions -- chopped and divided
12        slices        bacon -- cooked and crumbled
1 1/4     cups          cheddar cheese -- shredded and divided
8         ounces        sour cream

Preparation:

Wash, dry and prick potatoes with fork. Bake in 400°F oven for 1 hour or until done. Let cool. Cut into half lengthwise and scoop out pulp; set aside. Use skins for something else, such as stuffed potato skins. Melt butter in heavy 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 Tbs. green onion, half the bacon and 1 cup cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream. Add extra milk if necessary for desired consistency. Serve with remaining green onions, bacon and cheese.