A serve-yourself potato bar is one of the easiest buffet party ideas.

verify potatoes are firm and well-shaped without wrinkles, sprouts, green spots, or cracks.

Then, store them in a cool, dry, dark place.

Cucumber-Radish Slaw

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Then add any sauces, sour cream, or meats.

An appetizer serving set is perfect for holding all the toppings.

Try Topping Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are nutritious, super versatile, and delicious!

Baked potato bar

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Our favorite sweet potato toppers are goat cheese, pecans, and dried cranberries.

Sweet potatoes can have sweet or savory toppings (or both!)

so don’t waste the opportunity for a dessert-themed buffet.

table of baked potato toppings

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Make your own marshmallow to top baked sweet potatoes, and set out other sweet-but-savory treats, likechocolate-dipped bacon.

Ready the Drinks

Impress party guests with already-made cocktails that fit the casual party theme.

Plus, it only takes 20 minutes to prep.

white bowls of baked potato toppings

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Try ourtwice-baked potato dump casserole.

Sweet Potato Sundae Bar

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Bloody mary drink station

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Baked potato bar side dishes

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Twice-Baked New Potatoes