BAKED POTATO SOUP - Alabama Farmers Federation

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 2/3 cup butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 chopped green onions
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar, divided
• 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream