What To Serve With Baked Potatoes - 39 Delicious Side Dishes - Pantry & Larder (2024)

If you’re wondering what to serve with your baked potatoes, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 39 of the most popular side dishes for baked potatoes.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best dishes to serve with baked potatoes are coconut chicken curry, broccoli and cheese casserole, or Mississippi pot roast. You can also serve Mexican beans, eggplant caponata, or a creamy coleslaw. For more refreshing options, try a minty snap pea salad or a simple green salad.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Coconut chicken curry

Try some culinary fusion and top your baked potato with a curry.

Any curry will work, but I like this creamy coconut chicken.

It’ll be ready in 30 minutes, and it’s sauce is packed with flavor from ginger, garlic, and red curry paste.

Psst… try the sesame mango topping too, it adds a delightful sweetness.

Why we love this recipe: it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Coconut chicken curry
Make it vegan
Vegan curry with tofu
Make it spicy
Spicy Indian chicken curry

Cheesy broccoli bake

Broccoli and cheese casserole is warm, comforting, and great for the winter season.

The creamy, cheese sauce is irresistible, so even broccoli haters will love this dish – I promise!

Want to add some protein? Try mixing some rotisserie chicken into the casserole.

Why we love this recipe: you can’t go wrong with classic flavor combinations.

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Broccoli cheese casserole
Make a soup
Broccoli cheese soup
Double up the carbs
Mac and cheese

Tuna and sweetcorn salad

This is probably my favorite baked potato topping, so I couldn’t leave it out.

It will provide a cooling contrast to your steaming hot potato and it’s packed with protein.

Top it off with a sprinkle of grated cheese and you have a winning meal.

Why we love this recipe: it’s great for a quick lunch.

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Tuna and sweetcorn mayo salad
Make it simple
Creamed corn salad
Switch the seafood
Shrimp co*cktail

Eggplant caponata

Eggplant caponata is a classic Italian spread that has a tangy side to it courtesy of the olives and capers.

It’s got a chunky texture and is usually served at room temperature, but it will taste great cold or hot too.

Psst… you can use the leftovers for a speedy pasta meal the next day.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a great vegetarian option.

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Eggplant caponata
Make it simple
Grilled eggplant
Make it fancy
Ratatouille

Sauteed mushrooms

Highlight the deep, umami flavors of mushrooms by sauteing them in a balsamic glaze.

The juices will collect in the pan and create a sticky sauce that you can drizzle all over the baked potato.

Pro tip: make sure the mushrooms are dry before adding them to the pan, otherwise they won’t caramelize properly.

Why we love this recipe: it transforms a simple ingredient into something super tasty.

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Sauteed mushrooms
Make it creamy
Creamy garlic parmesan mushrooms
Change the flavor
Garlic butter mushrooms

Chili con carne

Chili con carne is a classic baked potato topping.

Not only does it bring a comforting heat, but it’s also a great budget meal that’s guaranteed to leave you feeling satisfied.

It’s ideal for meal prepping too because you can easily make a double batch, freeze, and reheat for an on-the-go meal.

Why we love this recipe: it’s gives instructions for a vegetarian version too.

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Chili con carne
Skip the meat
Vegetarian chili
Make it simple
Homemade pork and beans

Minty snap pea salad

Looking for something a little lighter? Try this snap pea salad.

You can throw it together in just 10 minutes, and you get a crunchy texture from the snap peas, some creaminess from the mozzarella, and a sharp bite from the mustard dressing.

Plus a big dose of freshness from the mint.

Why we love this recipe: there’s something so summery about mint and peas.

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Minty snap pea salad
Make it creamy
Cucumber and pea salad
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Easy pea salad

Mississippi pot roast

Mississippi pot roast is simple, but don’t let this fool you into thinking it’s boring.

It only has 6 ingredients (plus some seasoning), but every single one brings something to the table.

Especially the pepperoncinis which give the stew a uniquely tangy flavor.

Why we love this recipe: it can be adapted to a slow cooker, stovetop, or instant pot.

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Mississippi pot roast
Take an Italian route
Italian pot roast (Stracotto)
Make it a stew
Wild mushrooms and beef stew

Creamed spinach

Add a cheesy touch to your baked potatoes with a spoonful or two of creamed spinach.

The rich, buttery sauce is hard to resist, so it’s a great way to sneak some greens into picky eaters.

Pro tip: if you want a thinner sauce, swap out the heavy cream for reduced fat milk and Greek yogurt.

Why we love this recipe: you can use fresh or frozen spinach.

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Creamed spinach
Make it into a salad
Spinach salad
Make it simple
Wilted garlic spinach

Mexican style beans

Give your baked potatoes a Mexican spin and load them up with guacamole, corn, beans, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

Everyone knows how to make guacamole, so I’ve opted for an example of Mexican beans here.

The saucy beans are flavored with cumin, cayenne pepper, and cilantro.

Why we love this recipe: it’s easy on the wallet.

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Restaurant-style Mexican black beans
British style
Heinz baked beans
Make a salad
Mexican corn salad

Simple green salad

This green salad is light as they come.

You can serve it on the side of your baked potato to help balance out whatever heavy toppings you’ve used.

Or you can use it as the topping (make sure the potato is extra buttery if you do this).

Pro tip: add some parmesan and parma-ham to the mix for an upmarket baked potato.

Why we love this recipe: you only need 6 ingredients and 15 minutes.

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Arugula and pine nut salad
Skip the green leaves
Creamy beetroot salad
Make it fancy
Citrus shrimp avocado salad

Creamy coleslaw

A warm and soft baked potato doesn’t need anything fancy to be delicious.

A simple creamy coleslaw will do the trick!

And don’t be afraid to mix things up – an extra shredded carrot will add more color while some minced jalapenos would bring some spice.

Why we love this recipe: it’s perfect if you’re serving a crowd.

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Creamy coleslaw
Make it mayo-free
Creamy Greek yogurt coleslaw
Take an Asian route
Asian slaw with sesame dressing

Pesto chicken salad

Pesto pasta is a well loved classic.

And this is the potato version!

Stuff the salad into your baked potato for a quick, tasty meal.

Why we love this recipe: you’ll learn how to make homemade pesto.

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Pesto chicken salad
Make it warm
Chicken tinga
Swap the meat
Pulled pork with BBQ sauce

Vegetarian and vegan sides to serve with baked potatoes

Some good vegetarian or vegan sides to serve with baked potatoes include a tofu or chickpea curry, lentils, a bean chili, barbecue pulled jackfruit, a Mexican bean salad, mushroom stew, ratatouille, or a vegan slaw.

The best vegetarian and vegan sides for baked potatoes

• Tofu curry
• Moroccan stewed chickpeas
• Bean chili
• Barbecue pulled jackfruit
• Mexican bean salad
• Mushroom stew
• Ratatouille
• Vegan slaw