Stoked at Home

2 In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside. Leave ~1 tbsp bacon fat in the pot.
4 Add butter to the bacon fat. Sauté onion 3–4 minutes until very soft. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
6 Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes.
8 Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth (just enough to cover). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
9 Simmer 12–15 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
11 Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash about ⅓–½ of the potatoes right in the pot.
13 Stir in milk, heavy cream, cheddar, sour cream, salt & pepper. Add most of the bacon.
14 Simmer gently 5–10 minutes until thick and creamy.
16 Top with extra cheese, bacon, green onions, and sour cream.