Baked Potato Bar – Baked potato bar ideas for your next party, family get together, or potluck. There's nothing quite like a baked potato loaded with delicious toppings. Get creative and have a little fun choosing all the fixings for your own baked potato buffet.
Baked Potato Bar ideas include so much deliciousness, they almost can't fit into just one recipe. With all the variety, there's truly something for everyone.
Whether you're getting together with friends for game night, hosting a family dinner, or setting up a potluck, a Baked Potato Bar is the perfect way to feed and entertain your guests. And it really doesn't take a whole lot of time and effort on your part.
If you build it, they will come… It's just a matter of cooking the potatoes and prepping all the toppings for your guests to choose from. Or better yet, have each guest bring their favorite topping!
You may also love this mashed potato bar idea for your next wedding, party, or celebration.
Tips for how to set up the Ultimate Baked Potato Bar
Gather your ingredients… You'll need baked potatoes and toppings. You'll find a list of toppings ideas below, as well as a printable recipe that includes all the info you'll need to set up your own baked potato buffet.
- If you still need to bake your potatoes, try using your Instant Pot if you have one. Here's a fantastic recipe for Instant Pot Baked Potatoes.
- Prep the toppings, adding each topping to a separate dish or compartment for serving. Prepping may involve cooking, re-heating, or simply chopping.
- Set everything out buffet style, so your guests can create their very own delicious baked potato creations.
The ultimate list of toppings ideas for your Baked Potato Bar
- Butter
- Salt and Pepper
- Sour Cream
- Cheese Sauce
- Shredded Cheese – I recommend Extra Sharp Cheddar, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Smoked Cheddar, Mozzarella, etc.
- Onions – red onion, green onion, etc.
- Chives
- Cooked Broccoli
- Cooked Cauliflower
- Chili
- Meat for Sloppy Joes
- Bacon
- Chopped Ham
- Pulled Pork
- BBQ Sauce
- Ranch Dressing
- Cubed Pepperoni
- Pizza Sauce
- Sausage
- Ground Beef
- Steak
- Turkey Gravy
- Ham Gravy – Gluten-Free Ham Gravy
- Chicken Gravy from Bouillon
- Taco Meat – beef taco meat, taco chicken, etc.
- Tomatoes
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Jalapeños
- Corn
- Peas
The sky's the limit on ideas for a baked potato buffet because there are so many toppings you could add to this list. But this is a great start.
Set up your Baked Potato Bar along with us… Watch our video!
Looking for more potato recipes?
- KFC Potato Bowl
- The Ultimate Mashed Potato Bar
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Funeral Potatoes
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Green Beans, Potatoes, and Sausages
Kitchen tools you may need to create your own Baked Potato Bar
Instant Pot – Makes it so easy to make baked potatoes. We use ours for so many things. Learn how to quickly use your Instant Pot with our Instant Pot Quick Start Guide, filled with practical tips, Instant Pot recipes, accessory ideas, and more!
Vegetable Steamer Basket – This will keep your potatoes from getting overly moist from sitting in water while they’re cooking.
Cutting Board and Vegetable Cleaver – When prepping toppings, you'll definitely need a good place to chop and mince.
Small Serving Bowls – These would work perfectly for holding your toppings.
Print the recipe for the Ultimate Baked Potato Bar
The Ultimate Baked Potato Bar
Ingredients
- Baked Potatoes
Toppings Ideas
- Butter
- Salt and Pepper
- Sour Cream
- Cheese Sauce
- Shredded Cheese – I recommend Extra Sharp Cheddar Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Smoked Cheddar, Mozzarella, etc.
- Onions – red onion green onion, etc.
- Chives
- Cooked Broccoli
- Cooked Cauliflower
- Chili
- Sloppy Joe Burger
- Bacon
- Chopped Ham
- Pulled Pork
- BBQ Sauce
- Ranch Dressing
- Cubed Pepperoni
- Pizza Sauce
- Sausage
- Ground Beef
- Steak
- Turkey Gravy
- Ham Gravy
- Chicken Gravy from Bouillon
- Taco Meat – beef chicken, etc.
- Tomatoes
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Jalapeños
- Corn
- Peas
Instructions
- If you still need to bake your potatoes, try using your Instant Pot if you have one. Here's a fantastic recipe for Instant Pot Baked Potatoes.
- Choose and prep the toppings, adding each topping to a separate dish or compartment for serving. Prepping may involve cooking, re-heating, or simply chopping.
- Set everything out buffet style, so your guests can create their very own delicious baked potato creations.
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