Ingredients:
4 baking potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds) 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 ounces) 6 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 1 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream 3/4 cup chopped green onions, divided 6 bacon slices, cooked & crumbled cracked black pepper (optional) Prep/cook time: About 1 hour
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Directions:
1.) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F 2.) Pierce potatoes with a fork; bake for 1 hour until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes; coarsely mash. 3.) Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups. Place flour in a large Dutch oven; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until thick & bubbly (about 8 minutes). Add mashed potatoes, 3/4 cup cheese, salt, & 1/2 teaspoon pepper, stirring until cheese melts. Remove from heat. 4.) Stir in sour cream & 1/2 cup onions. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated ( do not boil). Ladle 1 1/2 teaspoons onions, & about 1 tablespoon bacon. |