What To Serve With A Baked Potato Bar: 61 Ideas
Want to impress party guests or serve your large family without a fuss? A good baked potato bar is the way to go. Itโs a must for a large crowd because even those picky eaters will find their favorite toppings to enjoy.
But what do you serve with a baked potato bar? I’ve got the answers.

These 61 baked potato bar ideas can have your guests serving themselves up a loaded baked potato any way they like it.
Make them in the slow cooker or oven. But the best part is that everyone just loves baked potatoes and sweet potatoes topped with anything they want to put on them!
1. Butter
Letโs start with one of everyoneโs favorite baked potato toppings- butter! Whether you serve Russet potatoes or sweet potatoes, butter is a match.
It serves as the ultimate base for all the other toppings and pleases even the picky eaters in the family who just want to keep their potatoes simple.
2. Sour Cream
Tangy sour cream is another popular baked potato topping. Pile it onto that pat of butter or join it with another array of spectacular ingredients.
3. Green Onions
A variety of toppings is always appreciated at a baked potato bar. Green onions can add a nice pop of color and contrast in flavor to the mild taste of Idaho potatoes.
4. Cheddar Cheese
Shredded cheddar is always a win for an easy peasy topping on your baked potatoes. Keep the potatoes hot so the cheese gets all melty. Cheddar cheese also complements a variety of other toppings.

5. Pepper Jack Cheese
Whether you have a large family or everyone is over for game day, pepper jack cheese is another cheesy option for potato toppings. This one lends a nice kick for anyone who likes it spicy.
6. Black Beans
The whole fun of a baked potato bar is to whip up your own whimsical creations. With a variety of toppings like black beans, your guests can give their potatoes a Mexican-flavored theme.

7. Red Onion
Pretty red onions are a wonderful addition to your variety of toppings. They can go with the meats you serve or the cheeses for an added intensity in flavor.

8. Ground Beef/Taco Meat
Seasoned ground beef makes a killer potato topping. For a true fiesta on game day, make it taco-flavored, or keep it simple with onions and peppers.

9. Barbecue Sauce
Another great idea is serving some barbecue sauce. Sweet, smoky, or even a bit spicy, this stuff really lets baked potatoes shine!

10. Sautรฉed Mushrooms
Baked potato bar ideas should always include plenty of meatless options. Even those who eat meat will adore throwing on some sautรฉed mushrooms. These will add a rich, buttery, and earthy note to any Russet potato.

11. Bacon Bits
Newsflashโฆbacon bits arenโt just for salads! Theyโre a dream come true for a quick topping on Idaho potatoes. Along with cheese, itโs the quintessential combo everyone will love!
12. Red Peppers
If anyone joining you for your baked potato bar enjoys bold, savory flavors, try roasting some peppers for a delicious and colorful topping!

13. Goat Cheese
Goat cheese has a different mouthfeel and tanginess to it. For a baked potato topping, it can go with sweet potatoes or whisk the taste buds away to the Mediterranean.
14. Mozzarella Cheese
Some people prefer mozzarella over other cheeses. And if youโve got some marinara sauce, youโve got a pizza potato ready to roll!

15. Chili
You can make chili for your big potato bar event. Chili is a game-day staple and is a hit for any gathering. If youโre making a potato bar just for your family, you could even use leftover chili as the baked potato topping. Donโt forget the cheese and onions!

16. Fajita-Style Meat
Chicken, pork, or steak is a win when made fajita-style. Youโll love this on top of your potatoes, especially with some added cheese and other toppings.

17. Pulled Pork
Melt-in-your-mouth tender pulled pork is another divine topping youโll want to put out for your baked potato bar. Make it in your Crock Pot for a no-fuss addition to serve at this epic gathering!

18. Buffalo Sauce
Bring that spice with a bottle of buffalo sauce to the table. If youโre also serving wings, your buffalo sauce freaks will absolutely rejoice!
19. Cream Cheese
The great thing about cream cheese is that when it comes into contact with something hot, it gets all melty and dreamy. A dollop of this on a baked potato or even a sweet potato will really be blissful eating!
20. Cottage Cheese
Instead of cream cheese, cottage cheese is a great choice. It pairs perfectly with those roasted peppers!
21. Rotisserie Chicken
If you have a rotisserie chicken from the deli department at your supermarket, cut it up into pieces for another savory topping. You could also serve it as a main alongside your potato bar for a full meal.

22. Tortilla Chips
Crispy and crunchy- adding crushed tortilla chips as a potato topping is a fun idea. These will pair nicely with Mexican-style toppings. And of course, they go with salsa, an ideal side dish to serve at your baked potato bar.
23. Salsa
True that you can pop open a jar and call it a day, but having homemade salsa is even better. And itโs just as easy to make. In minutes, you can get this ready. Plus, itโs a great option for your next party!

24. Diced Tomatoes
No time to make salsa before everyone gathers? Dice up some tomatoes for a fresh and delicious topping on Russet potatoes or even your sweet potatoes too!

25. Crispy Bacon Strips
If you donโt have bacon bits, you can always fry up bacon into crispy strips. These can then be layered on top of any potato for that savory, smoky, and heavenly addition.

26. Pepperoni
Slices of pepperoni bring a zesty array to your baked potato topping lineup. Along with cheese and marinara sauce, it can be the ultimate baked potato pizza!
27. Italian Sausage
Go with sweet or spicy Italian sausage, and you wonโt go wrong. Youโll have the perfect potato bar for everyone, even if they just want to keep this meaty offering on the side.
28. Grilled Corn
Not everything at your baked potato bar needs to be a topping. You can serve grilled corn as a delicious side dish for your big gathering. Along with that butter for the potatoes, itโs definitely a crowd-pleaser.

29. Grilled Onions
Caramelized and tender, grilled onions take on a different flavor than their raw counterparts. Grill these up for a great potato bar idea that will work with so many of your other toppings.

30. Jalapeรฑos
Eliminate party-day stress by slicing up spicy jalapeรฑos to put on your baked potato bar. These will let the spice freaks have all the heat they want in every single bite.

31. Avocados
Sliced or cubed, avocados add creaminess to baked potatoes. Theyโll go with so many of these other topping ideas that your party guests will love. From Mexican to Mediterranean, or even with that buffalo sauce, the cooling and neutral flavors of avocado will be a match for any potato.
32. Hot Sauce
If youโre serving wings for game day alongside this potato bar, you need hot sauce. And plenty of people will be glad to shake it all over their Russet potatoes too. For a large gathering, try to offer a mild, medium, hot, and extra hot option to please every palate.

33. White BBQ Sauce
When time is of the essence, you can pick up this saucy option for your baked potatoes at the grocery store. But if you have a moment, make white BBQ sauce, the pride of Alabama, for a homemade topping that will really knock your socks off!

34. Marinara Sauce
Another grocery store staple you likely have in your pantry is marinara sauce. But if not, itโs easy enough to make on the fly. This topping will allow your large family to have plenty of Italian flavors on top of their baked potatoes.

35. Broccoli
Whether you throw down fresh broccoli or steamed florets, this cruciferous veggie makes for an excellent potato topping. To make it really disappear from the potato bar, add cheese, and youโll see your guests swoon!

36. Croutons
If you have some croutons, you can add a nice crunchy topping to your potato bar lineup. Or, with a few simple ingredients and about 15 minutes, you can make them yourself!

37. Tofu
Since tofu takes on all the flavors of everything around it, all those lovely sauces will surely give it oomph. You can also fry the tofu so itโs crispy, making it even more tasty!

38. Blue Cheese
Pungent and savory, blue cheese is an acquired taste. But your friends and family will surely adore adding it to the top of sweet potatoes for contrast or to those Idaho potatoes for a unique flavor profile.
39. Greek Yogurt
Itโs tangy, so Greek yogurt can be another topping option. You can replace sour cream with Greek yogurt, or let everyone make a choice.
40. Ranch Dressing
No game day party would be complete without ranch dressing! Itโs great with wings and baked potatoes, too. You could pour it from a store-bought bottle, but why? Itโs so easy to make it yourself from scratch!

41. Pesto
Garlicky pesto sauce is a splendid way to add some flavor to a Russet potato. Itโs made with fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, and lemon juice for a truly unforgettable taste. You wonโt believe how simple it is to throw together in just minutes either, though a jar of it will always suffice if you donโt have the ingredients.

42. Spinach and Artichoke Dip
What is a game day party without spinach and artichoke dip? It can double as a dip on the side with tortilla chips or tucked into a bread bowl, and it can be a beautiful baked potato topping that will disappear fast!
43. Fried Eggs
If fried eggs can be thrown on top of pizza, avocado toast, and other dishes, they certainly can be added to your potato bar toppings. This way, it turns your potatoes into a full meal!
44. Gravy
For those who love gravy on mashed potatoes, thereโs something extraordinary about drowning baked potatoes in this savory stuff. Adding cheese to the top of a potato drenched in gravy is like getting another version of poutine for a totally delicious combination!

45. Guacamole
For any party, guacamole makes a celebration more fun. If you find avocados to be bland and boring, make some guacamole to go with those tortilla chips and enjoy as a side or as one of your varieties of toppings to that Idaho potato.

46. Creamed Spinach
Thereโs just something about creamed spinach as a baked potato topping. For one, itโs a staple at any good steakhouse, just like baked potatoes. For another, itโs utterly delicious, rich with a creamy texture and parmesan cheese, making it a front-runner for your favorite toppings.

47. Tzatziki Sauce
A great way to give your party guests a full spectrum of Mediterranean flavors is to provide tzatziki sauce as a topping for those potatoes. If youโve never had it, youโre going to kick yourself for just trying it now. Itโs a Greek sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, and dill, giving sweet potatoes and baked potatoes a like a perfectly creamy, dreamy, and refreshing topping.

48. Roasted Veggies
Itโs never a bad idea to add more veggie options to your potato bar topping ideas. Simply slide a tray of cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, and onions drizzled with olive oil into your oven for a stress-free side dish or topping.

49. Olive Tapenade
When you wonder what to do about that jar of olive tapenade you got in your gourmet basket of goodies, wonder no more! This delightful stuff is great for potato toppings. You can also make it yourself with a few key ingredients like anchovy paste, capers, and lemon juice. Add pita chips on the side for anyone who isnโt sure if they want it on their potatoes.

50. Caviar
Want to give your baked potatoes the royal treatment? This fancy ingredient will go beautifully with that sour cream for a high-end potato bar.
51. Old Bay Butter
Old Bay is an iconic seasoning thatโs primarily used for fish and seafood. But itโs so dreamy on everything else too, especially potatoes. You can mix this seasoning with butter for another way to elevate your potato toppings.
52. Coleslaw
Make your potato bar a full meal with coleslaw on the side. Guests will also love piling it on top of their potatoes for a creamy and crunchy way to devour their spuds.

53. Crab Salad
Another party food that you can serve to a large crowd is crab salad. This scrumptious salad, ideal for a full meal, is perfect as a side dish or to top your potatoes. It bursts with the sweetness of crab and savory ingredients.

54. Baked Beans and Weenies
A can of baked beans will work for toppings at a baked potato bar. Slightly sweet, a little smokey, and sometimes brimming with pork and bacon, theyโre wonderful.

55. Mac nโ Cheese
Let your slow cooker help you out with some mac nโ cheese. Itโs a divine potato topping with its creamy and cheesy textures and flavors. This will take the stress out of your party for sure, and anyone that wants to keep it on the side is free to do so too!

56. Cauliflower Mac nโ Cheese
Mac nโ cheese is always a tempting comfort food, and making it with cauliflower gives it a fun twist. Itโs delicious spooned over baked potatoes or served on the side. Plus, itโs a tasty way to add some extra veggiesโperfect for kids!

57. Broccoli Cheese Soup
You can make a full meal of your baked potato bar by offering soup, and what better way than to make broccoli cheese soup? Some guests may want to drizzle this right onto their potatoes or even let their potatoes float in a bowl of this stuff. Hey, itโs their potato. Let them enjoy it the way they want to!

58. Beer Cheese Soup
Another alternative for something on the side or added atop a Russet potato, beer cheese soup is a game-day dream come true. Brimming with cheeses, the depth of flavor comes from the addition of beer in this simple soup.

59. Ham
Chop up some leftover ham from your meal or grab some from the grocery store. Even deli slices add that sweet brown-sugared, and smokey flavor that makes ham such a treat.
60. Chopped Hard Boiled Eggs
Think salad bar toppings, and youโll have your potato toppings sorted out. Hard-boiled eggs add more protein for a full meal in a baked potato. Plus, theyโll pair well with so many of these other ingredients, too.
61. Artichoke Hearts
Whether you choose marinated artichoke hearts or ones packaged in water, this is one of everyoneโs favorite toppings for potatoes. If serving them marinated, keep a spoon in the serving dish as that oil-based marinade also goes so well with any potato.
Be sure to grab some of your favorite things from this list. There are so many different toppings to add to your potatoes that you will never run out of ideas.