Baked Potatoes with Variety of Toppings
Looking for an easy lunch option that even fussy eaters will love? Try our Baked Potatoes with Variety of Toppings for a healthy and filling lunch.
This recipe was provided by our wonderful Cook Brett at Guardian Daw Park.
Serves 4 – one potato per person
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
Choose your topping:
Ham & Broccoli (GF)
- 1/2 cup cooked broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons heated diced ham
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
Italian Veggie (GF, V)
- 1/4 cup chopped zucchini, cooked with
- 1/4 cup canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup shredded Italian-blend cheese
Cottage Cheese & Roasted Tomato (GF, V)
- 1/2 cup red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes, roasted in 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh chives
Bacon & Avocado (GF)
- 2 slices cooked bacon
- 1/4 avocado
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 2 tablespoons shredded Colby cheese
Marinara Meat Sauce (GF)
- 60 grams lean ground beef, cooked with
- 1/3 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons pasta sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Tomato-Pesto (GF, DF, V)
- 1 tablespoon prepared pesto
- 1 small plum tomato, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Creamy Chives (GF, V)
- 1 tablespoon pureed low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
Tex-Mex (GF, DF, V)
- 1 tablespoon refried beans
- 1 tablespoon prepared tomato salsa
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
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- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Wash and dry the potatoes, then prick them all over with a fork. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, prepare the toppings.
- For each topping, combine the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Make a lengthwise slit in each potato and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the desired toppings over each potato and serve hot.