Loaded Baked Potato Chowder

Another recipe from Aryn's Pampered Chef party.....she said it was really good.
Loaded Baked Potato Chowder
3 large baking potatoes (about 2 ½ lbs) 2 cups milk
1/2 cup (4 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 T. butter
Salt & pepper to taste 1/2 t. pepper
2-3 green onions, with tops (1/4 cup) 1 can chicken broth
1 cup (8 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, grated Thyme
1 clove garlic Lawry’s Seasoned Salt

Additional toppings:
Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4-5 pieces bacon (precooked, unless using Ridged Baker)
4 oz sour cream
Broccoli florets or head of broccoli

1) Slice potatoes in half lengthwise with Utility Knife; place in Deep Covered Baker. Pour 1/2 cup of the milk over potatoes. Cover & microwave 11 minutes. 

2) Cut broccoli into pieces using Utility Knife. Put in Micro Cooker with 1/2” of water. Place bacon in Manual Food Processor and chop into pieces. Place in Small Prep Bowl. 

3) Remove Baker from microwave and put Micro Cooker in. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Move center potatoes to ends of Baker and outer potatoes to center. Remove Micro Cooker.

4) Microwave potatoes again for 8-11 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Cut up broccoli using Salad Choppers. Put in 2-Cup Prep Bowl. Slice green onions with Utility Knife and place in Small Prep Bowl.

5) Remove Baker from microwave. (If using Ridged Baker, place bacon on it and microwave for 5 minutes.) Coarsely mash potatoes using Mix ‘N Chop. Set aside.

6) Measure cream cheese using the Measure-All Cup. Whisk cream cheese until smooth using Stainless Whisk in Classic Batter Bowl. Slowly add remaining 1-1/2 cups of milk using Easy Read Measuring Cup and whisk until smooth. Open chicken broth using Smooth-Edge Can Opener. Add soup to mixture and whisk. Add garlic using Garlic Press. Add seasonings. Pour cream cheese mixture over potatoes in Baker. Measure 2 T. butter using Measure-All Cup. Add to Baker. Microwave 3-5 minutes or until mixture is hot. 

7) (Use Rotary Grater to grate) cheddar cheese over top of chowder. Sprinkle green onions over cheese. Add salt and pepper using Adjustable Measuring Spoons and stir using Mix ‘N Scraper until cheese is melted.

8) Fill Prep Bowl with sour cream using Medium Scoop.