Applebee's Baked Potato Soup (copycat)

By á-46899

No need to leave the house on a cold day to enjoy this popular Baked Potato Soup served at Applebee's. You can now enjoy it in the comfort of your own home!

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup flour
• 7 cups milk
• 4 large baking potatoes, baked, cooled, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 11 strips bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
• 1 1/4 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from applebeesathome.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large Dutch oven or stockpot over low heat, melt butter. Stir in flour; stir until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened.

Add potatoes and onions. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until soup begins to bubble.

Reduce heat; simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; stir until cheese is melted.

Serve baked potato soup immediately.