Ultimate Baked Potato Bar (with TONS of Toppings!)
This easy baked potato bar is a perfect option for your next family dinner or get together!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the Potatoes:
- 3 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
For the Toppings:
- Proteins
- Corned beef
- Beef brisket
- Shredded chicken
- Bacon
- Cooked and crumbled sausage
- Black beans
- Shredded Pork Shoulder or Carnitas
- Ground beef or turkey
- Dairy
- Butter
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheese - go with classic cheddar or pick a variety of your favorite cheeses for extra flavor!
- Veggies
- Roasted/steamed vegetables - broccoli is a personal favorite of mine here!
- Sauteed greens spinach, kale, etc.
- Sauerkraut
- Sauteed bell peppers
Other Garnishes:
- Chives
- Green onions
- Diced red onion
- Pickled red onions
- Cilantro
- Sliced jalapenos fresh or pickled
- Chili
- Chopped avocado
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, then place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, until the potatoes are pierced easily with a fork.
- Cut a slit in the potatoes, lengthwise, then set out alongside the toppings. If you want to keep the potatoes warm, you can place them in a slow cooker on the warm setting. Let everyone serve their own potatoes and enjoy!
Notes
- Classic - butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon, and chives
- Irish-Inspired - corned beef, pickled onions, sauerkraut, and white cheddar cheese
- Chili-Stuffed - chili, shredded cheese, green onion, and sour cream
- Fajita - sauteed onions and bell peppers, ground beef, chopped steak or chicken, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro
- BBQ - pulled pork, barbecue sauce
- Philly Cheesesteak - ground beef, sauteed onions and peppers, provolone cheese
- Broccoli + Cheese - steamed or roasted broccoli, shredded chicken, shredded cheese
- Pizza - tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sausage, pepperoni, pickled jalapenos
- Greek-Inspired - feta cheese, kalamata olives, red onion, tzatziki sauce, red pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg