June 4, 2018 Blog

Loaded Pub Chips Bar

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Looking for a fun way to feed a crowd? This Loaded Pub Chips Bar is a deliciously creative feast that turns your home into everyone’s favorite neighborhood bar!

I remember the first time I had pub chips. I was in college, at a bar that we frequented because they had $1.75 PBR, and I was starving. Pub chips sounded amazing. I loved chips! But little did I know what exactly to expect…

A GINORMOUS plate arrived. It was overflowing with crispy potatoes, and a mountain of ground beef, scallions, bacon, tomatoes, more bacon (I really did love this bar), cheddar cheese, and a generous dollop of sour cream on top.

Pub chips are classic pub fare, but you don’t have to head to the pub to enjoy these. They’re so fun to make at home and enjoy over a few pints with friends!

Loaded Pub Chips Bar

Creating a loaded pub chips bar is the perfect solution to feeding a crowd. It’s a great way to satisfy picky eaters, friends on various diets, friends who have dietary restrictions, and also friends who want full-on no-holds-barred comfort food. There’s truly something for everyone here!

Pub Chips

The yummy goodness starts with thinly sliced potatoes. I use the #2 setting on my mandolin to achieve even slices.

The Blend: Mushrooms and Beef

Unlike traditional pub chips, I decided to lighten these up a bit. We don’t eat a lot of beef in our house, and when we do, I like to blend a little bit of beef with a healthy serving of finely chopped mushrooms. When chopped to the same consistency as beef, and cooked properly, mushrooms mimic meat and totally blend in.

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See how well the finely chopped mushrooms blend right in with the ground beef? Love how it adds bulk with benefits to any dish!

All the Fixings

Okay, so you’ve got your base of crispy pub chips and the meaty blend of mushrooms and ground beef. Now it’s time to choose your fixings.

You’ll want to choose a variety of different kinds of fixings to please the whole gang. Here are a few ideas of what I like to serve, to get you started:

chopped bacon
chopped tomatoes
sliced or chopped black olives
shredded cheese or shredded non-dairy “cheese” options
sliced radishes
diced red or green bell peppers

Don’t forget the sauces & creamy toppings! I like to offer:

fresh pico de gallo or other red salsa
queso dip
guacamole
sour cream
creamy avocado dressing

What other toppings or fixings would you include that aren’t on this list?

Loaded Pub Chips Bar Recipe