Baked Potato Bar

A baked potato bar makes entertaining on a budget easy and impressive. A buffet of baked potatoes and topping ideas is perfect for parties and potlucks!

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 5

Servings:

Ingredients

Potatoes

6 russet potatoes
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon Kosher salt
3 Tablespoons butter

Toppings

½ cup grated cheddar cheese , more if desired
½ cup sour cream
6 pieces bacon , cooked and crumbled
2 Tablespoons chopped chives
salt and pepper

Optional toppings: Cheese sauce, Chili, Taco Meat, BBQ chicken, Pulled Pork, Beans, Broccoli

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray.
Give potatoes a good scrub and then dry them completely with a paper towel.
Lay potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet, then brush them all over with olive oil. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
Pierce a few times with a fork or knife.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until soft and tender.
Place all of desired toppings in bowls. You can add the cooked potatoes to a slow cooker and keep on the warm setting. Then when ready to serve slice potato in half and then use a fork to break apart the potato. Add the butter, salt and pepper then mix around. Add desired toppings and serve while warm.

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