These House Loaded Baked Potatoes are a cold-weather, comfort food staple in my family. When you load them up with smokey almonds and steamed broccoli, they’re a full meal!

These are our “House” Loaded Baked Potatoes, exactly as we enjoy them. Each of us may add toppings in different orders, but these are the favorite players in every baked potato show: butter, lots of black pepper, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plain Greek yogurt, chopped smokey almonds, and steamed (sometimes roasted) broccoli. Since becoming vegetarian a little more than three years ago, smokehouse-style almonds have become my go-to bacon replacement on my loaded baked potatoes. When chopped up, they resemble both the flavor and crunchy texture of bacon bits, with the added benefit of being heart-healthy. 

Loaded Baked Potatoes are fun food for a crowd! Set up the toppings in a buffet-style bar and let everyone build their own loaded potato. If you’re really going for it, add other toppings like chili for extra heartiness, or a variety of cheeses, or other steamed veggies like spinach. The possibilities are endless! A Loaded Baked Potato Bar would make a great Halloween night dinner, too. Prep everything in advance, and then lay out the potato bar before or after trick-or-treating for everyone to enjoy. Or maybe this is your next game-day spread! When I shot this recipe, we were watching football. House Loaded Baked Potatoes are a hit no matter when you serve them!

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