Cheesy Baked Potato Soup

Bake potatoes at 350 degrees for 65 - 75 minutes, or until tender. Cool completely. Peel & cube potatoes. In a large saucepan, melt the butter, stir in the flour, and add salt & pepper. Stir until uniform. Gradually add milk (1 cup at a time) and bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sour cream. Add potatoes & green onions. Garnish with bacon bits, cheese, and any let over green onion.