A fantastic baked potato is comprised of two components: the perfect baked potato, and a generous load of potato toppings. Today we’re going to explore a range of ideas to inspire your next baked potato night, with topping ideas ranging from traditional to adventurous.
Start with a Great Potato
Then jump into all the topping ideas below.
A Perfect Baked Potato – (101 Cookbooks) – The only technique you really need. Start here. I posted this recipe nearly a decade ago, and have used this technique to bake potatoes, yams, and sweet potatoes ever since. I’m not a fan of the foil method (unless camping), and this works brilliantly. Get the recipe here.
Baked Potato Bar Ideas
These are some of the baked potato toppings we’ve enjoyed over the years. And then toppings from other site that are fantastic below these.
- compound butter – the lemon miso & scallion-dill compound butters are particularly good on baked potatoes.
- chili / vegetarian chili – a classic combination to make a meal of your potato.
- grated (or crumbled) cheese: cheddar, gruyere, goat cheese
- serrano vinegar (thinly slice a couple serrano chile peppers, and cover with white vinegar)
- za’atar & labneh
- toasted pumpkin seeds
- homemade spice blends – I love the mandarin marjoram salt on baked potatoes. As well as the toasted coconut pepper.
- shredded egg salad – and then shower the whole situation with fresh herbs.
- this salsa, along with a generous swirl of sour cream or creme fraiche.
- pesto
- a drizzle of ghee over the potato along with chana masala makes a great lunch.
- baked mushrooms
- crushed kale chips
- can’t go wrong with good chili crisp
- scallions, chives, chopped herbs
- homemade bread crumbs sautéed in a splash of olive oil with chopped garlic.
More Potato Topping Ideas
1. Breakfast Baked Sweet Potato with Hibiscus Tea Yogurt and Turmeric Granola – (Vegetarian Heartland)
Breakfast aspirations right here. And, even if you skip the potato….turmeric granola! Get the recipe here.
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