Ingredients
Recipe: 4 Large Baking Potatoes 2/3 cup butter 2/3 cup flour 6 cups of milk 1 tsp lemon pepper 1 1/2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese Bacon pieces about 12 slices or a 1/2 cup of the bagged pieces. 1 cup of sour cream (optional but better with it) 1 1/2 cups of cubed ham (also optional but its hearty)
Instructions
Bake potatoes 1 hour at 425 degrees until tender. Cut in half and scoop out the insides, discard shells. Melt butter over low heat in a soup kettle, add flour stirring until smooth. Cook stirring constantly for one minute. Gradually add milk and cook over low heat until thick and bubbly. Stir in potatoes, lemon pepper, 1 cup of cheese, bacon and ham. Cook until heated through, add sour cream if desired. Serve with remaining cheese, bacon and sour cream on top.