Baked Potato Soup

This is from my friend Kim. Rich, but tasty!

1/3 C. butter
1/3 C. flour
3 1/2 C. milk
4 medium size potatoes (peeled and cubed)
2 green onions (sliced)
6 bacon strips (cooked and crumbled)
3/4 C. cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 C. sour cream

In a large soup kettle, melt butter and stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; stir until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Cheesy Potato and Corn Chowder

I found this on allrecipes.com! It's really easy and delicious!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1 (2.5 ounce) package country style gravy mix
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded Mexican-style processed cheese food

Directions

1. In large saucepan, melt margarine over medium high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cook over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in corn and chiles; return to boiling. Dissolve gravy mix in milk; stir into boiling mixture. Add cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted.

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coconut Cream Pudding

I found this recipe on Ethan and Gabe's preschool teacher's blog. I'm not a huge chocolate chip cookie fan, but these are delish!

Mix all together:
1 cup buttered, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix in:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Then add:
1 (3.4 oz) package coconut cream jello instant pudding
1 12 oz. package chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts
Roll into 1"-1 1/2" balls making 3 1/2 - 4 dozen cookies. Bake 350 degrees for 15 minutes (from the freezer) or 13-14 minutes if dough is fresh.