Loaded Baked Potato Bar

There is nothing quite like setting out a spread of fluffy baked potatoes with all the fixings and letting everyone build their own perfect bite. This loaded baked potato bar is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game nights, family dinners, or casual gatherings where you want big flavor with minimal fuss. Simply bake the potatoes ahead, prep your toppings, and watch everyone go absolutely wild at the table.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 6 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed until tender

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Rub each potato all over with olive oil and sprinkle generously with kosher salt, then pierce each one 8 to 10 times with a fork.
3. Place potatoes directly on the oven rack with the baking sheet underneath to catch drips and bake for 55 to 65 minutes until the skins are crispy and a fork slides through the center easily.
4. While the potatoes bake, cook your bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then drain on paper towels and crumble into pieces.
5. Steam the broccoli florets in a small pot with an inch of water for about 4 minutes until bright green and just tender, then drain.
6. Arrange all toppings in small bowls on the table: shredded cheddar, sour cream, crumbled bacon, green onions, and broccoli.
7. Remove potatoes from the oven, cut a deep X into the top of each one, and squeeze the ends to fluff up the insides, then let everyone load their own potato at the table.

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