A baked potato bar is a fun, easy, and budget-friendly meal idea perfect for family dinners, parties, and gatherings. With endless topping options, everyone can create their perfect loaded baked potato. In this guide, you'll learn how to set up a delicious DIY baked potato bar with preparation tips, cooking instructions, and topping ideas. Why a Baked Potato Bar? Easy to Prepare: Minimal prep and cooking time. Customizable: Suitable for different dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten-free, keto). Budget-Friendly: Uses affordable and readily available ingredients. Preparation & Cooking Time Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 4 (Easily scalable for larger groups) Tools & Equipment Needed Oven – for baking the potatoes Baking sheet – to catch drippings (optional) Fork – for piercing potatoes Knife & cutting board – for prepping toppings Mixing bowls – for arranging toppings Spoon or ladle ...
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients (Serves 2-3): 200g spaghetti 100g pancetta or bacon, diced 2 large eggs 50g grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Tools and Equipment Needed: Large pot (for boiling pasta) Frying pan Whisk Mixing bowl Tongs or pasta fork Ladle (for reserving pasta water) Knife and cutting board Instructions: 1. Cook the Pasta Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions (8–10 minutes) until al dente. 2. Prepare the Sauce While the pasta cooks, whisk the eggs and Parmesan cheese together in a mixing bowl. Set aside. 3. Cook the Pancetta or Bacon Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta or bacon and cook until crispy, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. 4. Combine Pasta and Sauce Once the pasta is cooked...