Saturday, January 9, 2010

What to have for dinner tonight?


This thick soup could be served with just a salad. Everyone in your family will love this!
Prep Time:15 Min /Cook Time:1 Hr/ Ready In:1 Hr 15 Min



Ingredients
9 baking potatoes
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups whole milk
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup bacon bits, divided
4 green onions, chopped
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Directions
1.Prick potatoes with a fork and cook in the microwave, 3 or 4 at a time, and scoop out the flesh (while the others are cooking).
2.In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook about a minute. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup bacon bits, 2 tablespoons green onions and most of the cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream and heat through. Serve topped with remaining bacon, onions and cheese.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 440 | Total Fat: 27.2g | Cholesterol: 81mg