Baked Potato Bar
Create the ultimate customizable dining experience with this Baked Potato Bar recipe! Perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or game-day parties, this recipe features hearty baked Russet potatoes with irresistibly crispy skins, thanks to a simple olive oil and salt rub. Guests will love adding their favorite toppings from a spread that includes creamy sour cream, melty cheddar cheese, smoky bacon bits, fresh green onions, steamed broccoli, buttery guacamole, and even optional chili for extra indulgence. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 60 minutes in the oven, this crowd-pleaser is as easy to make as it is delicious. Set up your baked potato bar buffet-style for a fun, interactive meal that’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large Russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Chopped green onions
- 1 cup Cooked bacon bits
- 2 cups Steamed broccoli florets
- 6 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Guacamole
- 2 cups Chili (optional, cooked)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape while baking.
Rub each potato with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper to coat the skin evenly.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet, and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are baking, prepare the toppings. Grate the cheddar cheese, chop the green onions, cook and crumble the bacon if not already done, and steam the broccoli until tender.
Set up your baked potato bar by arranging the toppings in separate bowls or containers for easy self-service. Include the shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, bacon bits, steamed broccoli, butter, guacamole, and chili if using.
Once the potatoes are finished baking, let them cool slightly for about 5 minutes. Slice each potato down the middle lengthwise and gently push the ends to create an opening for the toppings.
Place the potatoes on a serving platter or leave them whole for each guest to customize.
Invite everyone to top their baked potato creations with their favorite ingredients, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 365.3 g | 468% | |
| Saturated Fat | 164.9 g | 825% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 780 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 13485 mg | 586% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 532.0 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.0 g | 246% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.8 g | ||
| Protein | 249.2 g | 498% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 2699 mg | 208% | |
| Iron | 36.1 mg | 201% | |
| Potassium | 14931 mg | 318% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
