LOADED BAKED POTATO CHOWDER





6 large baking potatoes peeled 
7 cups milk, divided 
8 oz cream cheese, softened 
2 tbsp butter 
salt and pepper
2-3 green onions, sliced  
sharp cheddar cheese  
bacon, cooked and crumbled

Peel potatoes and slice in half lengthwise, place in a large microwavable safe dish. Pour 1 cup of milk over potatoes. Microwave, covered, for 11 minutes. Remove from microwave and rearrange potatoes, moving the center potatoes to the outside and the outside potatoes to the center. Cover and microwave another 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Remove from microwave and coursely chop potatoes.

Add cream cheese, remaining 6 cups of milk and butter to a stock pot, whisking until smooth over medium low heat. Add in potatoes and cook until warmed through.  Do not allow to boil.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Top each serving with cheddar cheese, green onions and bacon.

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