Baked Potato Bar
Have fun assembling this cozy Baked Potato Bar where everyone gets to build their own potato. It features crispy and fluffy baked potatoes, a hot bowl of chili, and delicious toppings for a casual party!
Ingredients
- 12 large Russet potatoes, baked
- 2 14 oz cans chili and beans, heated up
- 12 pieces bacon, chopped
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo
- Blue cheese crumbles
- 2 cups grated Mexican cheese
- Garlic spread
- Black truffle butter
- Black Forest ham, chopped
- Cranberry Jalapeno Dip, or a cream cheese dip
- 1 bag tortilla chips
Instructions
- Bake the potatoes and set aside.
- On a large prepared board, in the center, leave a space to add the bowl of the hot chili, right before serving.
- Place the chili toppings in small bowls and arrange around the chili bowl area.
- Arrange the hot potatoes around the outside of the board.
- Right before serving, slice each potato (to make easy for adding toppings). Add the hot bowl of chili to the center. Fill in the open areas with chips!
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Sandy's TIPS:
- Storage: Store leftover baked potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Thaw and reheat, covered with foil, in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through.
- Make ahead: The potatoes can be par-baked the day before and stored in an airtight container in the fridge, ready to be baked for a significantly shorter time just before serving. Homemade chili can also be made the day before if you prefer this over the canned variety. Keep the other fresh toppings for assembling just before serving for the best flavor and texture.
- Alternative cooking method: Reduce the cooking time by about 15 minutes by cooking the potatoes in an air fryer. Follow my Baked Potato Recipe in Air Fryer for the exact steps and tips.
- For "light" toppings (for the month of January?), set out our 2-ingredients Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip.
- Instead of Garlic spread or Black Truffle Butter - use Boursin Cheese (it's soft and delish with lots of flavor)
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 338kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 281mg, Potassium: 947mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 200IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 162mg, Iron: 2mg