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A platter of various Loaded Baked Potatoes with toppings like cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives.

Loaded Baked Potatoes (Bar Night)

Create a fun and flavorful loaded baked potato bar for your next weeknight dinner or casual gathering. This gluten-free meal is easy to prepare and appeals to all ages.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Turning Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Baked Potatoes
  • 4 Potatoes (russet, sweet, or white)
  • 2 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For the Toppings Bar
  • 1 stick Salted butter sliced
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Chopped fresh chives
  • 1 cup Sautéed sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup Crispy bacon crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • 1 can Chili

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Foil
  • Fork
  • Small bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them dry. Rub them with cooking oil, salt, and pepper. Pierce each potato all over with a fork.
  3. Wrap each potato individually in foil. Place the potatoes directly on the oven racks or on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, turning them every 20 minutes.
  4. Prepare the toppings bar by placing the sliced butter, sour cream, cheeses, chives, mushrooms, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and chili into separate small bowls or plates. Arrange them on your serving board.
  5. Cut the baked potatoes in half and place them around the serving board.
  6. Serve with additional salt, pepper, and your favorite seasonings on the side.

Notes

This loaded baked potato bar is a crowd-pleasing and adaptable meal perfect for families and gatherings. It's naturally gluten-free and can be customized with a wide variety of toppings to suit everyone's preferences.

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