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Loaded Baked Potato Bar

DIY loaded potatoes are perfect for entertaining a group of friends or for an easy birthday party.  A Loaded Baked Potato Bar allows each person to top their potato the way they like it!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked potato bar, loaded potato bar
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 20 people
Calories 429kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds baked potatoes
  • 3-5 pounds pulled pork cooked
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 pound bacon cooked & crumbled
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chives chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli cooked
  • 1 bottle bbq sauce
  • 1 can black beans
  • tortillas or taco shells optional

Instructions

  • Wash potatoes, poke holes with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, then add a few shakes of Koshor salt and freshly ground pepper. Bake potatoes in the oven at 400°F for 45 minutes - 1 hour or cook in the slow cooker on low for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Warm precooked pork OR cook and shred pulled pork.
  • Wash and chop green onions or chives
  • Steam broccoli.
  • Cook black beans for 1 minute in the microwave
  • Neatly arrange ingredients on the counter in a way that is easy for guests to serve themselves.  Provide plates, napkins and forks.  Enjoy :)

Notes

  • Plan foods that can be cooked and/or placed in individual dishes well before the party
  • Keep cold foods in serving containers in the refrigerator until the party begins
  • Use small containers with lids if possible as it makes preparation and clean-up so much easier
  • Layout hot pads or tools that guests can use to unwrap and slice their baked potato without burning their hands
  • Offer pulled pork or toppings that you have a bigger volume of first
  • Offer toppings like green onions and bacon last because lesser amounts will be used to top off the potato
  • Make sure to have enough spoons, tongs or other serving utensils to keep food containers separated
  • Keep all of the topping options together so that guests can see all options before building their potato
  • I like to put plates at the beginning of the line and napkins and silverware at the end of the line to keep hands freer

 

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 938mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2mg