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Baked Potato Bar

Baked Potato Bar

Creating a baked potato bar is so simple and a total crowd pleaser and perfect for families with varying food preferences or food allergies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Russet potato per person
  • 1 teaspoon avocado, grapeseed or olive oil per potato
  • 1 dash Kosher salt per potato

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Wash and scrub the potatoes. Dry and then pierce all over with a fork to let steam escape when baking.
  3. Rub potatoes with a little oil and then sprinkle with a touch of salt. Place on oven racks with a sheet pan below for any dripping.
  4. Bake for about 1 hour or until soft when pierced.
  5. While the potato is baking, prep the sides. See list of side suggestions.
  6. When ready to eat, cut a cross in the potato, push open, and top with desired toppings.

Notes

Side suggestions:
  • Butter, vegan butter, or sour cream.
  • Shredded cheese, feta cheese, or cottage cheese.
  • Steamed broccoli.
  • Beans or lentils.
  • Leftover grilled/roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, or steak.
  • Sliced or crumbled bacon.
  • Smoked salmon.
  • Turkey bolognese.
  • Veggie chili.
  • Mixed greens, microgreens, arugula, or baby spinach.
  • Sliced red cabbage. 
  • Sauteed mushrooms. 
  • Anything else you can think of!