Make a meal out of a tasty-topped potato.
Potatoes are a versatile food that can be prepared in many ways. When it comes to baked potatoes, the topping choices are endless and can take the potato to a whole new level of deliciousness. It seems like almost anything could be put on a baked potato, but some things might be a little better than others.
Vegetables
Baked potatoes taste delicious with other vegetables on them. Broccoli is a vegetable often seen as a topping on baked potatoes, but spinach, onions, tomatoes and sauteed mushrooms are some other tasty choices. Sauteing vegetables with some fresh, minced garlic can add extra flavor to the vegetables, making the potato topping even better. You can use any vegetable you like for a healthier topping choice.
Meat
Meat and potatoes are a well-known combination of food, so consider putting the meat on top of the potato. Bacon can make almost anything taste better and would make a great topping for a potato. Chicken teriyaki and marinated steak are both delicious choices . Chopped ham and even hot dogs have been known to sit atop a potato. Whatever meat you like, chances are, it will be even better served as the topping on a potato.
Other Toppings
The traditional toppings of a baked potato are not to be forgotten. Butter, sour cream, cheese and chives are common toppings that taste delicious. Try adding some minced garlic to butter to give it some extra zest or mixing a few different cheeses together. Mixing plain yogurt with onion mix is a low-fat, healthier option to sour cream, without having to sacrifice taste. Some people even enjoy sauerkraut or salsa on potatoes.
Combinations
Combining a few of these toppings on a potato is the tastiest option. Broccoli, cheese and bacon bits, or spinach, mushroom and cheese are a few examples. Sauteed chicken, cheese and marinara sauce for an Italian twist on the baked potato. Ham and pineapple work just as well on a potato as on a pizza for the Hawaiian lovers and marinated steak, onions and peppers are delectable. Whatever your tastes are, combine them, put them on a potato and make a meal of it.
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