Wondering What to Serve with Baked Potatoes? Below we list all of our favorite dishes that pair perfectly with baked potatoes, including main dishes, like tender chicken and juicy steak, tasty toppings, like crispy prosciutto and herbed garlic butter, and more.
Baked potatoes are a hearty and underrated side. We love to customize them and are are always experimenting with new toppings and main courses to pair with them. Below we've rounded up 20 dishes that pair seamlessly with baked potatoes so you know exactly what to make the next time you are craving baked potatoes.
We love a classic baked potato for an easy weeknight side. If you are looking for a crispier potato recipe, check out our decadent Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes.
1. BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs
BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs
BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs is a simple recipe that makes the juiciest oven-baked barbecue chicken. It only calls for a few minutes of prep and 2 main ingredients. Bake it with your baked potato then enjoy them both at the same time!
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2. Bavette Steak (Flank Steak)
Bavette Steak (Broiled Garlic Flank Steak)
Bavette Steak is a juicy beef cut that broils perfectly medium rare in just a few minutes. All you need to do is stuff the steak with garlic cloves, season, broil, and slice! Serve it with a baked potato for a classic and complete meal!
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3. Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin
Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin
Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin takes just 15 minutes to make and tastes delicious with a baked potato. Our easy recipe utilizes a pan-searing method that results in restaurant-quality succulent fish with perfectly crisp skin.
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4. Garlic Herb Butter
Garlic Herb Butter
Garlic Herb Butter is a rich and creamy compound butter that adds rich main courses and sides like baked potatoes. Simply mix roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and lemon zest in softened butter, then spread it or store it for later!
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5. Cast Iron Chicken Breast With Garlic Butter
Cast Iron Chicken Breast
Juicy Cast Iron Chicken Breast With Garlic Butter is an easy, fool-proof way to prepare mouthwatering chicken. It features succulent and well seasoned chicken with an herbed crust, topped with a decadent roasted garlic butter. Make it for weeknight dinners, meal prepping, and more.
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6. Cast Iron Skillet Burger
Cast Iron Skillet Burger
Cast Iron Skillet Burger is a quick and easy recipe for tender stovetop burger patties. It takes just a few minutes to cook this juicy burger then you can easily customize it with your preferred toppings. Bake the potato while you cook the burgers then enjoy the satisfying flavor combination!
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7. Thick & Healthy Turkey Chili
Thick and Healthy Turkey Chili
Thick & Healthy Turkey Chili is a hearty chili made with lean turkey, red kidney beans, corn, and bell pepper. It's loaded with protein and fiber without sacrificing any flavor. This heart-healthy dish is the perfect cozy dish to pair with a baked potato.
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8. Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing on a baked potato is a must try! The combination is tangy and surprisingly delicious, especially when paired with the other toppings. Our Greek Yogurt Ranch is a light and healthy alternative to traditional ranch dressing or sour cream without sacrificing any of the flavor!
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9. Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro is a 30-minute mouthwatering meal for the whole family! It features juicy Italian-seasoned chicken stuffed with mozzarella cooked in tomato sauce. Make this restaurant-worthy dish with a baked potato, you won't be disappointed!
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10. Baked Furikake Salmon with Kewpie Mayo
Baked Furikake Salmon with Kewpie Mayo
Baked Furikake Salmon is an umami packed salmon dish takes less than 15 minutes to make and requires minimal cleanup. Serve it with a baked potato and a vegetable for a well-rounded weeknight meal.
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11. Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters are a quick and easy way to enjoy veggies with your baked potato. They feature a perfect blend of sweet and savory ingredients with lots of texture. Top the fritters with fresh basil, Greek yogurt, and roasted corn for extra flavor!
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12. BBQ Pulled Chicken Burgers
BBQ Pulled Chicken Burgers
BBQ Pulled Chicken Burgers feature tender, slow cooked pulled chicken in tangy BBQ sauce with crunchy coleslaw on buttery brioche buns. Enjoy them for a weekend BBQ or weeknight dinner with a baked potato on the side.
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13. Parmesan Frico (Cheese Crisps)
Parmesan Frico (Cheese Crisps)
Parmesan Frico (Cheese Crisps)Â are light, crisp, and flavor-packed. Enjoy them with your baked potato for a crunchy and rich accent. Not only are these crisps super tasty, they only require 3 ingredients and less than 10 minutes to make!
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14. Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake will provide a delicious umami crunch beside your baked potato. This recipe is inspired by Mexican street corn and flavored with Japanese ingredients. Enjoy it on the cob, cut into small servings, or cut off the cob and served as a salad beside your potato.
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15. Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts are covered with olive oil and maple syrup, then roasted and tossed with your choice of rendered bacon or pancetta. The combination makes for a rich, hearty, and nutritious side.
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16. Crispy Prosciutto
Crispy Prosciutto
Crispy Prosciutto is light, delicate, and adds the perfect crunch to your baked potato. Just bake it for 10 minutes then chop it into small bits to be sprinkled on your potato.
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17. Dutch Oven Whole Chicken with Meyer Lemon
Dutch Oven Whole Chicken with Meyer Lemon
Dutch Oven Whole Chicken is a show-stopping centerpiece for a weeknight meal or family gathering. The whole chicken is cooked in one pot and has crispy skin, juicy meat, and a bright herby flavor. Serve it with a baked potato on the side for a complete and hearty meal.
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18. Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad is a delightfully sweet and hearty salad full of flavor and texture. It features crispy prosciutto, sliced pears, walnuts, shallots, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and peppery arugula tossed in a maple balsamic vinaigrette. Make it in just 20 minutes and serve with a baked potato for a well-rounded flavor medley.
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19. Chicken Katsu (Japanese Chicken Cutlet)
Chicken Katsu
Chicken Katsu (Japanese Chicken Cutlet)Â is a crispy, crunchy Japanese dish that is commonly served with rice, vegetables, and tonkatsu sauce. We also love this Japanese meal with a baked potato when we want an extra hearty side!
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20. Broiled Miso Glazed Salmon
Broiled Miso Glazed Salmon
Broiled Miso-Glazed Salmon is a tender umami-packed dish and the perfect weeknight dinner. It features buttery salmon with crispy edges dressed in miso sauce. Enjoy this easy dinner comes together with a delicious veggie and baked potato for satisfying meal.
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What to Serve With Baked Potatoes: 20 Tasty Ideas
Wondering What to Serve with Baked Potatoes? Below we list all of our favorite dishes that pair perfectly with baked potatoes, including main dishes, like tender chicken and juicy steak, tasty toppings, like crispy prosciutto and herbed garlic butter, and more.
Servings: 2
Calories: 764kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Garlic Butter
- 1 garlic bulb
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup high-quality salted butter room temperature
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs of choice chopped (Italian flat leaf parsley, basil, rosemary, oregano, and chives)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil avocado, sunflower, grapeseed oil
- lemon juice optional
Instructions
Garlic Butter
- Prepare oven - Heat oven to 400°F. Tear off a square of aluminum foil that is large enough to wrap a whole bulb of garlic.
- Prepare garlic - Remove the paper on the outside of the garlic bulb to reveal the individually-wrapped cloves. Slice off about a quarter inch off the top off the garlic bulb so the raw cloves are exposed. Place the garlic cut side up on the aluminum foil and drizzle the cloves with olive oil. Wrap the garlic tightly in the aluminum foil.1 garlic bulb, 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Roast - Place the aluminum foil-wrapped garlic on a baking sheet and place it on the middle rack in the oven. Roast for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove roasted garlic - Allow the garlic to cool then use a small fork, chopsticks, or your hands to remove the cloves. To use your hands, pinch the bottom of the bulb with your fingers and squeeze in an upward motion to push out the garlic.
- Mix ingredients - Add the butter and roasted garlic to a bowl. Use a fork to mash the ingredients together until smooth. Alternatively, use a mixer with a paddle or a food processor until smooth. Fold in freshly cracked pepper, finely chopped herbs, and lemon zest, if desired.½ cup high-quality salted butter, freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon fresh herbs of choice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Roll butter - Set the butter aside. This is step is optional, but you can transfer butter to a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper. Form the butter into a log, wrap tightly, and twist the ends for future use.
Chicken
- Heat oven - Heat the oven to 400°F.
- Pound chicken - Tenderize chicken with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or fist to an even ½ to ¾ inch thickness.2 chicken breasts
- Season chicken - Use a paper towel to dry the chicken breasts on both sides. Rub the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and pepper on both sides, or season to taste.2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Sear chicken - Heat about a tablespoon of avocado oil or high-heat cooking oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the cast iron skillet is hot and the oil shimmers, add the chicken. Sear chicken on one side until golden, about 5 minutes. Turn the chicken over and immediately transfer the skillet to the oven and cook on the middle rack for 10-13 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F (68°C).1 tablespoon cooking oil
- Rest - Add a pat of the room temperature garlic butter and a squeeze of lemon juice to the top of each chicken breast. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.lemon juice
Notes
Top Tips
- The Herbed Garlic Butter makes a half cup, you can save the rest for later or use for multiple breasts.
- Make the butter the day before to streamline this recipe.
- If your breasts are different thicknesses, tenderize them to make them the same thickness. This will ensure they cook evenly all the way through.
- Be sure to let the chicken rest after cooking. This keeps the chicken juicy.
- Drizzle any leftover juices from the skillet onto the chicken when you serve it for extra flavor!
- Refrigerate leftover cast iron chicken breast for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. To reheat the chicken, let it temper on the kitchen counter for 10 minutes, then reheat it in a covered pan with cooking oil over low heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 764kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 267mg | Sodium: 1211mg | Potassium: 930mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1601IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg
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