Baked potatoes

1lakerat

I'm ashamed to say I've never had a baked potato...:blushing:

How do you make them? I've always found plain potatoes to be rather bland, but the toppings you suggest sound like they'd add some nice flavor. And hey... I'll try anything once!

Here ya go check out these link for a few fun ideas:
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/PotatoBaking.htm

http://kitchen-parade-veggieventure.blogspot.com/2007/10/microwave-baked-potato.html

I was skimming over the 2nd link and it talked about cooking them in the oven for the last 10 minutes after nuking them so they crisp up. Good plan! I think I've been doing them in the micro for so long now I've forgotten the real flavor of oven ones. lol

A cooking bag aye? hmm

I scrub mine really well. Poke some holes in with a fork and bake them at 400 for about an hour. I allow my husband and kids to finish their potatoes and then I eat the left over potato peels. Yum! I get a little bit of butter and lite sour cream, but they do a good job of cleaning the potatoes out.

dontpanic1984

My favorite baked potatoe toppings are marinara sauce, cottage cheese (just a few tablespoons), steamed broccoli, and a sprinkle of parmesan. Its like a veggie lasagna potato. Yum! Also good is greek style with chopped up chicken, broccoli, a squeeze of lemon, I can't believe it's not butter spray, sprinkle of feta cheese, and oregano.

Ooooh I never though to do them "lasagna style." Also, anything with feta is fabulous. Nice tips.

Tobi1013

These all sound utterly delicious!! Replying so that I can find these great suggestions again quickly! :blushing:

jdsouthernbelle

I eat at this BBQ shack that makes this "loaded" one that comes with Chopped BBQ Beef, Butter, Sour Cream & Cheddar Cheese. It is sooooooo good and a meal all in itself!

lTlasha

Any further tips for tasty guilt-free fillings?

Why not try baked sweet potatoes?? They are delicious! They have the natural sweetness that can cure a sweet tooth and are so creamy, plus they dont take as long as normal potatoes. I like to bake them, and then add a little brown sugar, and cinnamon. It tastes just like pumpkin pie! Yum! just thinking about it makes me want to make some.


Hope this helps!

dontpanic1984

Any further tips for tasty guilt-free fillings?

Why not try baked sweet potatoes?? They are delicious! They have the natural sweetness that can cure a sweet tooth and are so creamy, plus they dont take as long as normal potatoes. I like to bake them, and then add a little brown sugar, and cinnamon. It tastes just like pumpkin pie! Yum! just thinking about it makes me want to make some.


Hope this helps!

Put some toasted pecans in there too. *drool* It gives it a nice variation of texture, plus some healthy fats.

griffswoman

wow so many yummy ideas for baked potato, am definately going to try some of these particualrly the lasagne style potato

princessorchid

They have plain jacket potatoes in our cnteen at work...I may make up my own filling and take it in to work in a tupperware!

sexygenius

am i the only one that likes their baked (or should i say microwaved) potatos plain? i just like them with salt, no butter, nothing, i think they are great alone.

susiewusie

The deli potato:
Low fat margarine, just a dab (or no butter substitute at all, if you're hardcore like that).
Chopped up sandwich meats, 2 or 3 slices (whatever I've got from the deli - I usually use turkey, but roast beef is excellent).
A light sprinkling of reduced fat cheddar
Chopped red onions and bell peppers
Salt and pepper


Going to make this one ,I wash mine prick them and put them in the microwave ,then crisp them up in the halogen oven ,there gorgeous just bought a huge sack from Costco the other day ,so guess what I am having tomorrow lol

I also microwave them then cut them into wedges ,sprinkle them with a tiny amount of olive oil and sea salt and bake them in the halogen they are divine .

browneyesbb89

I love them! I often will eat just that for dinner. I wash it, poke with fork several times, cook in microwave for 3-5 minutes depending on the size, then top with I can't believe its not butter spray, sour cream, and light ranch, and I am good to go. I will sometimes have a side salad with it. Yummy!

susiewusie

I changed my food diary and had a jacket potatoe for tea tonight wiht some stir fried turkey and 2 tsp red thai paste with 2 tbsp nat yogurt was lovely .

wannbAhottie

I am a baked potato lover myself..... I love to BBQ them on the BBQer! Wrap 'em up in some tin foil and let it cook! depending on what's going on the grill I might have to nook them in the microwave to soften them up just a tad.
I have also tried of cauliflower mashed and added to my baked potato mixed with my brummel and brown yogurt/butter and a lil' sour cream (add whatever you want). The cauliflower just add's more filling with less calories if your eating your baked potato as a meal.
As a matter of fact I was wondering what I was going to have for dinner and now I think I know.......a big ol' grilled baked potato! YUMMM.
Thank you everyone for these fantabulous ideas.

KimmyBee

I love baked potatoes but it saddens me that tuna has not been mentioned yet!

Its the best filling ever, just mix some tinned tuna with a little light mayo, and maybe some sweetcorn, and its amazing

Coleslaw is another nice one that has yet to be mentioned!

wannbAhottie

Okay, so you can imagine my horror when I realized I forgot to add that the cauliflower has to be cooked. Don't even wanna think of raw cauliflower chunks in my baked potato!!

nursestewart

I found that if you wash your potato (of your choice) and put them in a crock pot/slow cooker on high for 4 hours with 1/2 cup of water they are perfect (light, fluffy, moist)..... I do this when I get to work and by lunch time I have a great potato......or if you have the option put your crock pot/slow cooker on a delay and they will be ready when you get home...

susiewusie

oh forgot about tuna ,tuna, light mayo,cucumber,celery all finely diced is lovely ,as is chilli or curry .

antiadipose

i thought i invented the baked potato w/ 2 tbs of salsa thing!!! lol i guess not!
i love baked potatoes!!!

chelseap891

Ever tried sweet potatoes? They are good!

rmwilliams0519

I cut up some onion, muchrooms, and green peppers saute them in a skillet (no butter just butter flavored cooking spray) and put that over my baked potatoe

if i'm feeling really dareing i sometimes add a little fat free parmasean cheese


Or those Green Giant Steamable veggies are always good on top too.

My co-workers tease me on days I don't eat a baked potatoe for lunch LOL

dabean003

Chicken broccoli and cheddar pototoes are the best thing ever! A meal all in itself!

pressica

OK baked potato fans, is there any way to make a few in advance, freeze them, and reheat later? Like, is there a method to do that that works well?

They sell potatoes in my produce section that are in a plastic wrap already. It takes 6-7 minutes in the microwave and it tastes pretty moist and good. They are usually around 88 cents. It is more pricey than regular potatoes, but as someone that is a single student it is more cost effective for me and fast. You should try it out.

jessmomof3

My favorite way is to eat them doused w/ some Worchestershire sauce and then cottage cheese and sprinkled w/ pepper. :bigsmile: Great w/ a chicken breast and steamed broccoli or other veggies.

Oh, and my Mom gave me this fabric bag that you put the potato in and microwave for about 6 minutes. A friend of hers makes them. It is awesome for baked sweet or regular potatoes!!

Swetypie84

I LOVE Baked potato with cottage cheese

Even if you're not a cottage cheese fan, try it. I PROMISE you will like it. I can't explain it, just try it. My friend actually started putting a little bit of salsa on it too just to give it a little move flavor. If you use fat free cottage cheese it's super healthy!

WindHauler

Baked Potatoes are great, I love them too. I use to put ranch on it a weird as it sounds it was pretty good. Since you brought it up I should load up on these and cook them and heat them up in the microwave for meals. I bet adding Louisianna hot sauce, texas pete, and maybe even tabasco would make a great sauce! Sounds good to me.

kpaulsen

During these summer months, I can't think of anything better than having baked potatoes while camping. A microwave potato will do, and oven baked potatoes are usually my go-to. However, Cooking a baked potato in a campfire is possibly the most delicious thing in the world.

Especially this 4th of July weekend, don't forget to pack some potatoes on your camping trip! With all the suggestions on this threat, it is bound to be a hit with everyone. Even if you want to have a bunch of different options, all you would have to pack is:
-salsa
-low fat butter, cheese or sour cream
-dill
-low fat feta
-salad spritzer dressing
-Cholula hot sauce
-S&P

I'm really excited to try the cottage cheese!

kcdrake

I found that if you wash your potato (of your choice) and put them in a crock pot/slow cooker on high for 4 hours with 1/2 cup of water they are perfect (light, fluffy, moist)..... I do this when I get to work and by lunch time I have a great potato......or if you have the option put your crock pot/slow cooker on a delay and they will be ready when you get home...

Brilliant. I think I'll have to try this.

4lafz

Wash and scrub well - poke with a two tine fork 4-5 times. 400 degrees for an hour. I put them in the oven and leave to go walk the dog for an hour. When I return I have yummy baked potatos. A bit of Brummel & Brown and a bit of Fage 0% Greek Yogurt (a GREAT substitute for sour cream) and we are all set!