 | | Directions |
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place bacon on a large baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until crisp. Set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrot. Cook until softened, approximately 10 minutes.
- Whisk in flour until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in already baked potatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat. Add 1 cup of the cheese and stir until melted. Add chicken broth and simmer 10 minutes.
- Serve with bacon and remaining cheese.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
|  | | Ingredients | | - | | 12 slices bacon |
| - | | 1/2 cup butter |
| - | | 1 onion , diced |
| - | | 3 stalks celery , diced |
| - | | 1 cup carrot , grated |
| - | | 1/2 cup flour |
| - | | 1 teaspoon salt |
| - | | 1 teaspoon ground black pepper |
| - | | 6 cups milk |
| - | | 4 large potatoes - baked, peeled and diced |
| - | | 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese - shredded |
| - | | 1/2 cup chicken broth |
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