Potato Bar Ideas


Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375 F.
Scrub the potatoes under running water to remove all the dirt.
Pat dry.
Carefully pierce potatoes two to three times per side.
Place them directly on the middle rack of the oven.
Place a foil lined baking sheet underneath - in case anything drips off of the potatoes.
Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a fork is able to pierce the potato with little resistance.
Run a knife lengthwise across the salted top, leaving about 1/2 inch on both sides.
Using both hands, pinch each side of the potato.
While pinching, push towards the center of the potato, forcing it to open up.
Keep pushing and squeeze the fluffy insides up.
(This may take a few tries, but it will look fancy once you master the technique.)


The Greek Potato Bar
  • Diced Tomato
  • Green Onion
  • Diced Red Onion
  • Olives
  • Feta Cheese
  • Banana Peppers
  • Greek Dressing
  • Diced Cucumbers
  • Butter
  • Salt and Pepper

The Steakhouse Potato Bar
  • Your favorite type of meat (steak, chicken, pork, pulled pork) cut into bite sized pieces.
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Diced Tomato
  • Green Onions
  • Sour Cream
  • Bacon Crumbles
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Butter
  • Salt and Pepper
The Mexican Potato Bar
  • Queso cheese
  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream
  • Guacamole
  • Jalapenos
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Diced Onion
  • Green Onion
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Black Olives
  • Black Beans
  • Butter
  • Salt and Pepper
The Chicken Fajita Bar
  • Beef and or chicken
  • Saute onions
  • Sauteed Red and green bell peppers
  • Salsa,
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
The Italian Potato Bar
  • Sweet and/or spicy sausage
  • Pepperoni
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Marinara
  • Sauteed Mushrooms
Other Toppings:
  • Sour cream
  • Bacon bits
  • Chives
  • Butter
  • Flavored butters or sour cream, like a dill or horseradish flavor would be popular
  • Cheese
  • Chilli (you could even make a few different types)
  • Cut up small veggies, like broccoli sticks or cauliflower, plain or in a cheese sauce
  • Grilled peppers and onions
  • Avocado slices
  • Tomatoes
  • Sliced olives (black or a gourmet assortment)
  • Chopped green peppers
  • Chopped tomato chunks
  • Pineapple chunks
  • Broccoli
  • Salsa
  • Jalapeño chilies
  • Mild green chilies
  • Chopped chicken cubes
  • Cooked mixed vegetables
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Various gourmet cheeses, melted or shredded
  • Chili (meat and/or vegetarian)
  • Cheese sauce
  • Alfredo sauce
  • Bar-B-Q sauces
  • Gravy
  • Various flavors of herbs and spices, like garlic, dill