Baked Potato Bar Night

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp coarse salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped chives or scallions
• 1 cup cooked broccoli
• 1 cup cooked chili or shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup crumbled bacon (optional)

Steps

1. 1Heat oven to 425°F. Scrub potatoes, prick with a fork, rub with oil and salt.
2. 2Bake directly on the rack for 55–60 minutes until skins are crisp and centers are soft.
3. 3Set out butter, cheese, sour cream, chives, broccoli, chili, and bacon in small bowls.
4. 4Split potatoes open, fluff with a fork, and let everyone build their own.