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Colorful loaded baked potato toppings in small metal bowls, ready to serve.

Baked Potato Bar

Bree Hester
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Party food
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Baked Potatoes:

  • 8 large baking potatoes like Russet or Idaho
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt

Suggested Toppings:

  • Cheese: ~4 cups total shredded

Meats:

  • 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 4 cups chili or pulled pork heated

Vegetables:

  • 1 large head of broccoli steamed and chopped (~3-4 cups)
  • 1 can 15 ounces whole kernel corn, drained and warmed
  • 3-4 ripe avocados diced (or 2 cups guacamole)
  • 1 bunch green onions or chives chopped

Extras:

  • 2 cups 16 ounces sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, softened
  • 2 cups 16 ounces salsa

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Scrub the potatoes under running water and pat them completely dry.
  • Prick the potatoes 5-6 times all over with a fork. This allows steam to escape.
  • Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
  • Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack and bake for 70-90 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and a fork pierces the center easily.
  • While the potatoes bake, prepare all your toppings and arrange them in separate bowls for serving.
  • Once the potatoes are cooked, carefully remove them from the oven.
  • Set up your "bar" with the hot potatoes and all the toppings.
  • Slice open the top of each potato lengthwise, fluff the inside with a fork, and let everyone build their masterpiece!
Keyword Baked Potato Bar
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