Super Bowl Loaded Baked Potato (Printable)

A customizable spread featuring baked potatoes with classic and creative toppings for game day fun.

# 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 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

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F and allow to fully preheat before baking.
02 - Pierce each potato multiple times with a fork. Coat evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
03 - Arrange potatoes directly on oven rack. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until skins are crispy and a fork slides easily through the center.
04 - Cook bacon until crispy, crumble into pieces. Chop vegetables, steam broccoli florets, and warm chili if serving.
05 - Slice baked potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the interior with a fork. Arrange toppings in bowls and let guests customize their potatoes.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Everyone builds exactly what they want, so no complaints about unwanted ingredients
  • Most prep happens while potatoes bake, leaving you free to actually watch the game
  • Leftover toppings become breakfast burritos or nachos the next day
02 -
  • Baking potatoes directly on the oven rack, not on a sheet, creates the crispest skin all the way around
  • Letting potatoes rest for about 5 minutes after baking makes them easier to handle and fluff
  • Put out small spoons rather than serving spoons so guests do not accidentally dump half a bowl of cheese on one potato
03 -
  • Rubbing the baked potatoes with a little extra butter right after they come out of the oven makes the skin even crispier
  • Put out a small ramekin of everything bagel seasoning because it somehow works on every single combination

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