Super Bowl Loaded Baked (Printable)

A customizable spread featuring baked potatoes and a variety of flavorful toppings for gatherings.

# What You 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

# 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 - Meanwhile, prepare all toppings in bowls: 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 - Set up a toppings bar and let guests build their loaded baked potatoes with their favorite combinations.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The oven does almost all the work while you prep toppings, leaving you free to actually watch the game
  • Even your pickiest eater gets exactly what they want without any special accommodations
02 -
  • Putting potatoes directly on the oven rack instead of a baking sheet is what creates that perfectly crispy skin all around
  • Letting toppings come to room temperature while potatoes bake means they melt better instead of cooling down your potato too quickly
03 -
  • Rubbing the potatoes with oil and salt is not optional if you want that restaurant quality crispy skin
  • Always fluff the interior before serving, it creates more surface area for toppings to sink into

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