INGREDIENTS
4
large baking potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
8
strips bacon (cut into 1/4” strips & cooked crisp)
6 tbsp
butter (divided into 2 tablespoons & 4 tablespoons)
2
carrots (peeled & diced, optional)
1
sweet yellow onion or yellow onion (diced)
2 cloves
garlic (minced)
5 tbsp
all-purpose flour
1 tsp
favorite herb blend (basil, thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes)
6 cups
milk
2 cups
vegetable or chicken stock
2 cups
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz
sour cream
1/2 tsp
kosher
1/2 tsp
ground black pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese
Crumbled cooked bacon
Sliced green onions