Super Bowl Loaded Baked Potato (Printable View)
Customizable baked potatoes with a variety of classic and additional toppings for game day gatherings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Potatoes
01 - 8 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
→ Classic Toppings
04 - 1 cup sour cream
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
07 - 1/2 cup chopped green onions
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
09 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
→ Additional Toppings
10 - 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
11 - 1 cup chili (beef or vegetarian)
12 - 1/2 cup salsa
13 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
14 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
15 - 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
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 oven to 425°F.
02 - Prick each potato several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
03 - Place potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until skins are crisp and a fork easily pierces the center.
04 - While potatoes bake, cook and crumble bacon, chop vegetables, steam broccoli, and warm chili if using.
05 - When potatoes are done, slice open lengthwise and gently fluff insides with a fork.
06 - Arrange all toppings in bowls and let guests build their loaded baked potatoes with their favorite combinations.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Guests customize exactly what they want so nobody picks off toppings
- Most prep happens ahead leaving you free to actually watch the game
02 -
- Putting potatoes directly on the oven rack instead of a baking sheet gives you dramatically better crispy skin
- Letting toppings come to room temperature while potatoes bake means the cheese melts faster when guests pile it on
03 -
- Rubbing the potatoes with oil and salt is what creates restaurant quality skin
- Cook bacon earlier in the day so you are not frantically crumbling it while guests arrive