Baked potato my old friend

Avocado_Angel
Avocado_Angel Posts: 2,362 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Always loved a baked potato n tuna mayo, realised the other day it's been ages since I last made it for dinner.

I will probably always love it with tuna mayo but what do you top your potato with? I may steal a few of your ideas. Looking to widen my baked potato horizons...... :)
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  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    We sometimes will use the fresh chip dips (french onion, etc.) sold in the cold section of the grocery store. They aren't huge on calories for a couple tbsp and make a plain old baked potato taste better.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I have swapped mayo for reduced fat cream cheese. Less cals, a bit more protein, yummy!
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  • MichelleWithMoxie
    MichelleWithMoxie Posts: 1,817 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    I have swapped mayo for reduced fat cream cheese. Less cals, a bit more protein, yummy!

    this sounds yummy! plus they have all kinds of flavored cream cheeses.

    any suggestions for good low cal-ish toppings for a baked sweet potato?
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    edited August 2017
    MichSmish wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    I have swapped mayo for reduced fat cream cheese. Less cals, a bit more protein, yummy!

    this sounds yummy! plus they have all kinds of flavored cream cheeses.

    any suggestions for good low cal-ish toppings for a baked sweet potato?

    Cottage cheese? Reduced fat if you don't have the cals for full fat.
  • HDBKLM
    HDBKLM Posts: 466 Member
    I once heard that Jackie O. would often eat a baked potato that was absolutely slathered in butter, and with a big scoop of caviar in it, and that would be her food for a whole day (an intermittent fasting pioneer?). Ok we can't all afford caviar, though a less exorbitant fish roe could be swapped in; I've tried it with tarama for example. I also chucked some chopped green onions on top.
  • jgnickel
    jgnickel Posts: 80 Member
    laughing cow cheese wedge and salsa. Or I shred chicken breast with a little BBQ Sauce. I love baked potatoes. :smile:
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    I switched to sweet potato and just put some butter on it. I was a sucker for butter and sour cream on the baked variety.
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  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    edited August 2017
    Broccoli and cheese sauce - http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cooking-light-cheese-sauce
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    I can't even remember the last time I had a baked potato. I don't like them unless there is a lot of butter on them. I had a friend that used to put ketchup on them.
  • Timorous_Beastie
    Timorous_Beastie Posts: 595 Member
    I top mine with light Ranch dressing. I also drizzle it over my veggies. Ranch makes everything better.
  • SuzySunshine99
    SuzySunshine99 Posts: 2,989 Member
    I sometimes get the boxed Indian Fare dishes from Trader Joe's (Madras Lentil, Juniper Vegetable, etc).
    They are not the most "authentic" dishes, but are very filling and taste great over a baked potato.
  • French_Peasant
    French_Peasant Posts: 1,639 Member
    Butter, fresh cracked black pepper, celtic gray sea salt, chives or green onions and assorted herbs, and 0% plain greek yogurt to nail my protein macro.

    Alternatively: sauteed zucchini and peppers, ranch dressing, and Frank's hot sauce.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    I usually do butter, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar. But I am liking some of these ideas.
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    I've substituted sour cream for plain greek yogurt. Absolutely delicious!
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    I make a meal of it. Cottage cheese topped with salsa with veg on the side. Usually broccoli or cauliflower.

    I LOVE potatoes.
  • annaskiski
    annaskiski Posts: 1,212 Member
    I second Laughing Cow Cheese. So tasty and lo-cal...
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,157 Member
    edited August 2017
    If I am having it as a meal I like chicken and bbq sauce. If it is a side then a small amount of butter and sour cream. For sweet potatoes I use a small amount of butter and brown sugar.

    ETA I've never tried it with tuna, but I think tuna and guacamole sounds pretty good.
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
    Depends on what's around. I like chili & cheese and also broccoli & bacon crumbles. But I will eat them plain with only butter too.
  • Treece68
    Treece68 Posts: 780 Member
    Cheese and A1 sauce
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    I like to make several slits in the potato but not cut all the way through (when raw; prior to baking) and then place slices of onion in the slits. Wrap in foil and bake. Just a bit of butter and salt to eat. Yum!
  • KeithWhiteJr
    KeithWhiteJr Posts: 233 Member
    Tuna on a potato??? How have I never tried this????????? :o
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  • OHFlamingo
    OHFlamingo Posts: 239 Member
    Topped with cooked broccoli and a slice of any cheese; pop into the microwave just until cheese is melted. Sometimes add some canned mushroom slices before the cheese. A pinch of sea salt. That makes a dinner for me.
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    I usually just have mine plain as a side veg. But I used to have them topped with chili for a meal. And topping them with curry is brilliant and must be done soon.
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