Baked Potato Bar + Topping Ideas

A baked potato bar + topping ideas! This is a great meal to add to your weekly menu for a meal that comes together quickly without much prep. There are so many different topping options so it will never be quite the same each time! Great for large groups too!

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This is regular in our house, especially if we’ve been out for the day and I haven’t had time to prepare anything or forgot to get meat out to thaw. I like that I can just chop up whatever I have on hand to throw on top of the baked potatoes and I don’t have to think about it too much.

Sometimes if we have leftover chicken, ground turkey, or any other extra meat from a previous night I will fry it in some organic coconut oil and add it to the spread for extra protein.

I usually bake both regular and sweet potatoes whenever we have this. I love sweet potatoes with all the yummy toppings piled high but some people may not care for the taste of sweet potatoes with savory fixins.

Reasons to love baked potato bar dinner…

• It is a quick meal that requires little prep time.
• Endless options for toppings!
• A great meal if you’re on a budget! Because there isn’t much meat involved (or none if you so choose) it is a very affordable meal, especially for big families or large groups of people.

What to serve with a baked potato bar…

I like to serve this with a nice salad on the side. You could also make the potatoes as a side dish and serve them with steaks, chicken, or any other main source of protein.

Ingredients for baked potatoes:

• Potatoes (the amount is up to you depending on your family size) – I usually use just plain ol’ russet potatoes. You can add variety by using different kinds. Try red, yellow, or even purple potatoes for a fun twist!
• Sweet potatoes – Usually I make a bunch of regular potatoes then throw in a couple of sweet potatoes as well for me and my daughter.
• Olive oil – For brushing the outside of the potatoes before they are cooked. I like to use a high quality extra virgin olive oil or organic refined coconut oil. Refined coconut oil doesn’t have a coconut flavor.

Instructions for baked potato bar:

Topping ideas for baked potato bar:

Dairy:

• Butter
• Sour cream
• Grated cheese – cheddar, colby, monterey, pepper jack, gouda…whatever kind you like best!
• Feta cheese
• Spinach dip – occasionally I’ll have some leftover from another meal so I’ll add it to the bar

Veggies:

• Jalapeños
• Red onions
• Green onions
• Tomatoes
• Bell peppers
• Grated carrots
• Chives
• Cilantro
• Fresh basil

Protein:

• Bacon – we use turkey bacon for ours
• Ground turkey
• Chicken – shredded or chopped
• Steak – cut into small cubes and fried in coconut oil

Sauces:

• Hot sauce – mild, medium, or hot
• Ranch dressing – homemade is best!
• Garlic mayo
• Herb mayo
• Chipotle sauce
• Salsa

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