24+ Baked Potato Toppings

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 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.

2. Loaded Garlic Kale Baked Potatoes - (The Full Helping)
Love this vegan garlic and kale combination. You can also make a version of this recipe trading out the kale for broccoli (quick blanch it first & dry well). Get the recipe here.

3. Stuffed & Sauced Baked Sweet Potatoes - (The First Mess / Minimalist Baker)
A beautiful Dana Shultz recipe captured by Laura Wright on The First Mess. Each sweet potato is topped with ginger-coriander chickpeas, a ginger-tahini sauce, and plenty of green onions and cilantro greening things out. Yes, please. Get the recipe here.

4. Dal Stuffed Sweet Potato - (Green Kitchen Stories)
I love this recipe - tons of spices, lentils, crunch from some pumpkin seeds, and a jolt of green spinach. Perfect all-in-one meal. More details here.

5. Thai Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Red Curry Peanut Sauce - (80Twenty)
Baked purple sweet potatoes with a super simple peanut sauce, scallions, peanuts, and cilantro. Love this idea. Get the recipe here.

6. Chili Baked Potato - (Naturally Ella)
A brilliant take on chili slathered baked potatoes. She uses this bulgur chili to top the potatoes. Get the full recipe here.

7. Baked Sweet Potato with Chickpeas and Broccoli Pesto - (Jar of Lemons)
Another smart chickpea and sweet potato combination, this time with a quick broccoli pesto. Get the recipe here.

8. Stuffed Sweet Potato with Spinach and Feta - (Purple Avocado)
Short ingredient list, big impact. Get the recipe here.

More Potato Recipes

• Perfect Baked Potato
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Crispy Paprika Oven Fries
• Homemade Gnocchi
• Skillet Potatoes

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