Baked Potatoes with Variety of Toppings

Baked Potatoes

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

    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
    2. 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.
    3. While the potatoes are baking, prepare the toppings.
    4. For each topping, combine the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
    5. Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
    6. Make a lengthwise slit in each potato and fluff the insides with a fork.
    7. Spoon the desired toppings over each potato and serve hot.
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