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Setting up a cozy baked potato bar is fun and easy. First, gather your ingredients. The essential ingredients for a baked potato bar include large russet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and a mix of toppings. You can use sour cream, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, steamed broccoli, diced tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, and ranch dressing.

Cozy Baked Potato Bar

Create the ultimate dining experience with a cozy baked potato bar that brings friends and family together! This guide shares easy steps for setting up your bar, from selecting the perfect potatoes to an array of tasty toppings like cheese, bacon, and fresh veggies. Discover how to enhance your gathering's atmosphere with warm decor and soft lighting. Click through to explore delicious recipes and make your next get-together unforgettable!
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Ingredients
  

4 large russet potatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup sour cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon

1 cup green onions, sliced

1 cup steamed broccoli florets

1 cup diced tomatoes

½ cup pickled jalapeños (optional)

¼ cup ranch dressing (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

    Scrub the russet potatoes under running water until clean. Pat dry with a paper towel.

      Prick each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape while baking.

        Rub each potato with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

          Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the skins are crispy.

            While the potatoes are baking, prepare your toppings: Cook the bacon until crispy and crumble it, shred the cheddar cheese, chop the green onions, steam the broccoli, and dice the tomatoes.

              Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.

                Split the potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.

                  Set up a Baked Potato Bar with all your toppings in bowls, allowing everyone to customize their own potatoes.

                    - Offer sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, steamed broccoli, diced tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, and ranch dressing as options.

                      Enjoy your cozy baked potato experience!

                        Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins | Servings: 4

                          - Presentation Tips: Arrange the toppings in colorful bowls on a large platter for an inviting display. You can also serve the potatoes on a wooden board with toppings scattered around for a rustic vibe.