Baked Potato Bar for a Crowd
A baked potato bar is an easy, affordable way to feed a crowd. Fluffy baked potatoes paired with customizable toppings make this a perfect option for parties, game day, tailgating, or casual entertaining.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
Potatoes
- Russet potatoes
Basic Toppings
- Butter
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon
- Chives or green onions
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Scrub potatoes clean and pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Lightly rub potatoes with oil and sprinkle with salt, if desired.
- Place potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45–60 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Transfer cooked potatoes to a warm holding method until ready to serve.
- Set out toppings and allow guests to build their own baked potatoes.
Notes
- Plan for 1 potato per person, or 2 per person for very hungry guests.
- Keep potatoes warm in a slow cooker on the warm setting, in a 200°F oven, or wrapped in foil in a towel-lined cooler.
- For softer potato skins, wrap potatoes in foil before baking.
- Hot toppings like chili or pulled pork stay warm best in a slow cooker.
