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Baked potatoes are the ultimate blank canvas for a hearty and satisfying meal. Whether you’re in the mood for something warm and comforting or light and flavorful, there are endless ways to transform this simple spud into a satisfying main dish. If you’ve ever wondered what to serve with baked potatoes to make them a complete meal, you’re in the right place! These easy and delicious recipes will take your baked potatoes to the next level.
My post about How Long to Bake a Potato at 450 will teach you the best way to create baked potatoes that are fluffy on the inside. I kept the seasoning simple, but you can feel free to adjust the flavor to your liking. Add your favorite baked potato toppings to this recipe, and enjoy!
Chicken
Cheesy Bacon Smothered Chicken
Cheesy Bacon Smothered Chicken. This juicy, marinated grilled chicken breast is smothered with honey mustard sauce, melted cheese, and crispy bacon. To make it extra flavorful, add caramelized onions or mushrooms. You may know this as the famous Alice Springs Chicken from Outback Steakhouse but you can make it at home.
Cast iron skillet chicken breast is tender, juicy, and delicious. Chicken breast is seasoned with salt and pepper then cooked in a bright lemon rosemary sauce. All you need is a cast iron skillet and 30 minutes to make this flavorful dinner.
The famous Marry Me Chicken Recipe is a skillet chicken in a sundried tomato parmesan cream sauce with fresh basil. This quick and easy dinner recipe is rated 5 stars for good reason. It will definitely inspire marriage proposals!
The best Flank Steak Marinade for perfectly juicy, tender, and flavorful steak every time. Whether oven roasted, grilled, or cooked using an indoor grill pan, this easy marinade is tangy, sweet, and savory and made using simple ingredients such as red wine, soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, and vinegar.
This Skirt steak with Chimichurri Sauce (Carne Asada con Chimichurri) is quick and tasty. The perfect combination of a great steak drizzled with delicious Chimichurri sauce, an essential part of Argentinian cuisine.
This Boneless Pork Ribs in the Oven recipe requires minimal prep time and ingredients. It’s one of my favorite ways to cook ribs, as it’s fairly hands-off once the ribs are in the oven. Bonus: This recipe allows you to cook the ribs to the tenderness of your choice.
This delicious Baked Halibut includes a crispy panko crust and tangy, cheesy, citrusy seasoning. It’s a quick recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to create. Pair it with roasted veggies and mashed potatoes for a filling meal.
Blackened baked salmon is an easy and impressive recipe! Coated in blackened seasonings, and baked to perfection. It’s moist, flaky, and a little spicy.
A baked potato dinner served with a salad or vegetable side dish is a very low-calorie meal.
Does foil help baked potatoes?
I wouldn’t suggest wrapping a potato in foil. Foil holds in moisture and steams the potatoes, resulting in a “boiled” taste and texture. Plus, without the use of foil, the skin will get extra crispy and flavorful.
So next time you’re wondering what to serve with baked potatoes, try one of these delicious ideas and make it a meal!
