Russet Baked Potato Bar & Toppings: 30+ Ideas

Overhead shot of baked potatoes with various toppings including broccoli, cheese, bacon, tomatoes, and chives.

Russet Baked Potato Bar & Toppings: 30+ Ideas

Create the ultimate baked potato bar for your next dinner party with this simple guide! PLUS, I include over 30 unique and flavor-packed topping ideas.

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword baked potato, baked potato bar, topping ideas

Cook Time 45

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 723

Author Robyn Conley Downs

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Ingredients

For the Baked Potatoes

8 russet potatoes

Loaded Baked Potato Toppings

2 pounds bacon cooked and crumbled
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped chives

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes: Slow Cooker

Make the russet potatoes in the slow cooker and keep warm until serving.

Prepare the Potatoes: Oven Baked

Preheat the oven 425F.
Scrub the potatoes, then pierce several times with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Place on a baking sheet and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender and the skin is crisp.
Slice each potato lengthwise and keep warm until serving.

Prepare the Baked Potato Bar

Add each topping item, separately, to a small bowl.
Arrange the baked potatoes on a platter and allow each guest to add any toppings they like.

Notes

See blog post, above, for additional topping ideas.

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