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Baked Potato Bar for the Whole Family

Baked Potato Bar for the Whole Family

5 from 1 vote
If you have kids,โ€ฏpickyโ€ฏeaters or just a large crew to feed, this dinner makes it easy. Assemble aโ€ฏBaked Potato Bar for the Whole Familyโ€ฏso everyone can choose what they like! Toppings can include veggie options such as broccoli, tomatoes,โ€ฏmushrooms and jalapenosโ€ฏand onions, along with other classics like bacon,โ€ฏcheeseโ€ฏand sour cream. But the beauty of this meal is its flexibility โ€“ add your familyโ€™s favorite veggies to taste!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 530

Ingredients
  

  • For the potatoes
  • 6 medium russet potatoes
  • 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • For the toppings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • ยฝ cup fully cooked bacon bits
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced roma tomatoes
  • ยฝ cup sliced green onions
  • ยผ cup jarred jalapeno slices

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Prick potatoes all around with a fork, lightly brush each with vegetable oil and bake for 40 minutes. *For a quicker alternative, prick potatoes all around with a fork, wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 7-8 minutes.
  3. While the potatoes are baking, prepare the toppings:
  4. For the onions and mushrooms, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan over medium-low heat. Caramelize onions for 8-10 min. Add the mushrooms and sautรฉ for an additional 3-5 minutes until softened.
  5. For the broccoli, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan over medium heat. Sautรฉ until tender for 6-8 minutes, adding a few teaspoons of water as needed to soften.
  6. For assembly: place all toppings in small bowls and have your guests mix and match!

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 18gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 510mgPotassium: 1279mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gCalcium: 249mgIron: 3mg

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