Kirk's Cooking and Cocktails

Baked the potatoes at 400°F for an hour. Then halve and scoop out into a bowl. Fry your bacon until crispy and chop into bits. Cut an onion and mince the garlic. Add 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease to a pot, melt the butter, and cook the onion for 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and flour, stir to eliminate clumps and cook for a minute. Slowly incorporate the milk and half and half, then do the same with the chicken broth. Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Reduce heat, add the bacon bits and shredded cheese. Once melted, add back the scooped potatoes and heat for a few minutes. Serve in a bowl, top with sour cream, more cheese, bacon bits, and green onion!