INGREDIENTS
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6 medium sized potatoes, about 1-1/2 pounds
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6 slices of bacon, chopped
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1/2 cup of unsalted butter
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1-1/2 cups of diced onion
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1/2 cup of diced celery
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2 teaspoons of minced garlic
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3/4 cup of all purpose flour
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5 cups of chicken stock or broth
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1-1/2 cups of milk
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1-1/2 cups of half and half
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2 teaspoons of kosher salt
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6 turns of the pepper grinder
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1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama), or to taste, optional
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Couple dashes of hot sauce
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1/3 cup of sour cream
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1-1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/8 cup of sliced green onions
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Additional cooked crisp bacon or bacon bits, for garnish, optional
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Additional sliced green onion, for garnish, optional
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Dollop of sour cream, for garnish, optional