Super Bowl Loaded Baked Potato (Printable)
A fun, customizable spread of baked potatoes with a variety of flavorful toppings for game day enjoyment.
# What You'll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 8 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
→ Classic Toppings
04 - 1 cup sour cream
05 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
07 - 1/2 cup chopped green onions
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
09 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
→ Additional Toppings
10 - 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
11 - 1 cup chili, your choice of beef or vegetarian
12 - 1/2 cup fresh salsa
13 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
14 - 1/2 cup diced ripe tomatoes
15 - 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices
16 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Seasonings
17 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
18 - Smoked paprika to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F.
02 - Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Rub the skins thoroughly with olive oil and sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
03 - Place the seasoned potatoes directly on the oven rack. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until the skins are crisp and a fork slides easily into the center.
04 - While the potatoes bake, arrange all toppings in separate bowls. Cook and crumble the bacon, chop vegetables, steam broccoli, and warm the chili if using.
05 - Remove potatoes from the oven when done. Slice each open lengthwise and gently fluff the interior with a fork.
06 - Arrange all topping bowls in an inviting display. Let guests create their own loaded baked potatoes with their preferred combinations.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everyone gets exactly what they want without you running around taking orders
- The potatoes stay hot for ages while people build their perfect combination
02 -
- Skip the baking sheet and put potatoes directly on the oven rack for the crispiest skin possible
- The secret is fluffing the potato before adding toppings so everything melts into the fluffy interior instead of sitting on top
03 -
- Rubbing the potatoes with oil and salt is the only step you cannot skip or skip lightly
- For extra fluffy insides, microwave each potato for 3 minutes before baking to jumpstart the cooking process