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baked potato bar with baked potatoes in large white bowl and toppings in small bowls all around the potatoes

Ultimate Baked Potato Bar

Set up the ultimate baked potato bar loaded with the best toppings. Easy buffet ideas for a crowd, party, wedding, or special occasion.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 1169kcal
Author: Mel Lockcuff

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 large baked potatoes

Baked Potato Bar Toppings:

  • 1 1/2 cups salted butter
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 3 cups cheese sauce
  • 12 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese *shredded
  • 2 cups red onion minced
  • 2 cups green onion chopped
  • 2 cups chives chopped
  • 6 cups broccoli cooked
  • 6 cups chili
  • 6 cups sloppy joe meat
  • 1 1/2 cups bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 4 1/2 cups ham chopped

Instructions

  • Choose and prep your 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.

Notes

* You can use any kind of shredded cheese you prefer. I recommend Extra Sharp Cheddar, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Smoked Cheddar, Mozzarella, goat cheese, etc.
*More mashed potato bar topping ideas include cooked cauliflower, chili, beef taco meat, taco chicken with black beans, pulled pork, rotisserie chicken, sausage, ground beef, steak, bacon bits, cubed pepperoni, BBQ sauce, Ranch dressing, pizza sauce, turkey gravy, ham gravy, ham gravy with cornstarch, chicken stock gravy, tomatoes, guacamole, salsa, jalapeños, fire roasted green chiles, corn, peas, etc.
*You may need warmers to keep the baked potatoes warm; you can also use a slow cooker or Crock pot, or an Instant Pot. Otherwise, you may use a serving platter or serving bowls for toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1169kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 95g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 4325mg | Potassium: 1232mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2974IU | Vitamin C: 159mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 17mg
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