What do you put on your baked potato?

mrslehan2013
mrslehan2013 Posts: 105
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I am going to have a baked potato for lunch. Normally I would load it with EVERYTHING, cheese, bacon, ham, sour cream, chives, butter, sauteed onions etc.

I do not like plain potatoes at all. What are some healthy but delicious alternatives for toppings?

Also, is it okay to eat a baked potato like a couple times a week or once a week? I've been craving them lately!
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  • runningwoodpecker
    runningwoodpecker Posts: 58
    I just had a baked potato for dinner! I always top with tuna mixed with some tangy mayonnaise, black pepper, cayenne pepper and some red and green bell pepper. YUM!

    baked potatoes are usually my cheat meal for the week as I have 3 very small potatoes and they can add up to 400 calories alone without any toppings.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    There's nothing unhealthy about any of the ingredients you listed
  • teksurv
    teksurv Posts: 8 Member
    I top mine with broccoli/cauliflower, sometimes grilled chicken and LOTS of salsa. Healthy tasty and filling.
  • mrslehan2013
    mrslehan2013 Posts: 105
    Sounds yummy!
  • calibriintx
    calibriintx Posts: 1,741 Member
    I LOVE baked potatoes. Go buy some elephant garlic. You roast it and squeeze it into the baked potato and it's amazing. Very light, mild garlic flavor and gives the potato a little more moisture/creaminess that's missing if you don't load it with butter/sour cream. SO GOOD.
  • rachietuk
    rachietuk Posts: 308 Member
    Baked Beans and a little cheese
    Tuna, mayo and corn
    laughing cow cheese
  • mrslehan2013
    mrslehan2013 Posts: 105
    There's nothing unhealthy about any of the ingredients you listed
    I used to put like 1/4c sour cream and like 5 or 6 pieces of bacon and 2 pieces of ham...and I only have a calorie limit of 1350 but I try to stay around 1200.And I plan on having a nice dinner tonight with my fiance, so I really need to be careful with what I'm eating today.
  • calibriintx
    calibriintx Posts: 1,741 Member
    Also, I have at least 2 baked potatoes a week and I put everything on it most of the time. 1/4c cheese, 1 tsp butter, 1 T sour cream and 1/2 T real bacon pieces only add up to 166 calories.
  • TheViperMan
    TheViperMan Posts: 235 Member
    I'd top it with all of that. With a little moderation, there isn't too much calorie content there. Just use real bacon, not those crummy bacon bit things...
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    avocado, horseradish and salsa
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    A pat of butter and an oz of cheese. :happy:

    ETA: I don't know why you wouldn't eat baked potatoes if you're craving them.
  • SassJess81
    SassJess81 Posts: 75 Member
    I do half a pack of Green Giant broccoli cheese steam packs or veggie chili is good too.
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    I use yogurt instead of sour cream.
  • kaitimae
    kaitimae Posts: 727 Member
    Cottage cheese, salsa, chili (esp wendy's... love a baked potato and chili from wendy's...).
  • calibriintx
    calibriintx Posts: 1,741 Member
    Oh, I also like to toss a basted egg on a baked potato. Fried would be fine too but I prefer the consistency of the yolk when it's basted. Now I want a potato...
  • laylalobe
    laylalobe Posts: 1
    I love to pour olive oil mixed with chopped garlic;)
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    Pepper, a little salt and cottage cheese.
  • BamsieEkhaya
    BamsieEkhaya Posts: 657 Member
    1- butter

    or

    2 - tuna, sweet corn and a LITTLE mayo

    or

    3- baked beans and sprinkle some cheese
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    There's nothing unhealthy about any of the ingredients you listed
    I used to put like 1/4c sour cream and like 5 or 6 pieces of bacon and 2 pieces of ham...and I only have a calorie limit of 1350 but I try to stay around 1200.And I plan on having a nice dinner tonight with my fiance, so I really need to be careful with what I'm eating today.

    So just put less toppings. 2 tbsp of sour cream = 60 calories, a few bacon bits is next to nothing. A small to medium potato is 200 cals or less.
  • alasin1derland
    alasin1derland Posts: 575 Member
    1% sour cream is only 20 calories for 2 tablespoons. sour cream alone or combine with salsa. either way not a lot of additonal calories. I personally like mine plain though.
  • Queen_Adrock
    Queen_Adrock Posts: 130 Member
    Fat-free sour cream and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese and green onion. Hell yes.
  • calibriintx
    calibriintx Posts: 1,741 Member
    There's nothing unhealthy about any of the ingredients you listed
    I used to put like 1/4c sour cream and like 5 or 6 pieces of bacon and 2 pieces of ham...and I only have a calorie limit of 1350 but I try to stay around 1200.And I plan on having a nice dinner tonight with my fiance, so I really need to be careful with what I'm eating today.

    So just put less toppings. 2 tbsp of sour cream = 60 calories, a few bacon bits is next to nothing. A small to medium potato is 200 cals or less.

    Listen to Heisenberg. :wink:
  • erikaaaaaaaa
    erikaaaaaaaa Posts: 155 Member
    i have never heard of putting tuna on a baked potato, but now i'm intrigued. might be changing what i'm having for dinner!
  • tafournier
    tafournier Posts: 13 Member
    I put 3/4 C vegetarian chilli, with 2 tbsps 5% sour cream and 1/4 C light tex mex shredded cheese....makes for an awesome lunch!
  • jbs2travel
    jbs2travel Posts: 68 Member
    Since I have been diagnosed with Diabetes I only eat sweet potatoes and I put cinnamon on it. Yummy
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    There's nothing unhealthy about any of the ingredients you listed
    I used to put like 1/4c sour cream and like 5 or 6 pieces of bacon and 2 pieces of ham...and I only have a calorie limit of 1350 but I try to stay around 1200.And I plan on having a nice dinner tonight with my fiance, so I really need to be careful with what I'm eating today.

    Ok, so only put 2 tbs of sour cream (60), 2 slices of bacon (80), 1 ounce of Hormel spiral cut ham (43), and a pat of butter (35).

    Boom. 218 calories' worth of toppings.
  • mrslehan2013
    mrslehan2013 Posts: 105
    I love advacado and horseradish. This sounds AMAZING!!! and of course I don't have any at home :( I know I'm buying this weekend.
  • dnhardy
    dnhardy Posts: 59
    I just put ketchup. I know it'll way up my carbs on it but I don't have to use a lot to make it super yummy and french fry-ish
  • shellma00
    shellma00 Posts: 1,684 Member
    I'd top it with all of that. With a little moderation, there isn't too much calorie content there. Just use real bacon, not those crummy bacon bit things...


    I agree.. you could also used low fat or even fat free sour cream. Just use less of each of those toppings. Now you have me craving a baked potato LOL.
  • whatjesseats
    whatjesseats Posts: 228 Member
    I like baked sweet potato with black beans and salsa.

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