Make a comforting and filling meal using the humble spud and a variety of toppings.
Prep 5 mins | Cook 55 mins | Serves 4
• 1 tsp salt
1. Preheat oven to 200 C/180 C fanforced. Brush potatoes with oil. Season with salt. Wrap each potato in foil. Place on an oven tray. Bake for 55 mins or until tender. Stand for 5 mins. Remove foil.
2. Using a small, sharp knife, make a cross-cut in the top of the potatoes, not going all the way through. Use hands to gently push potato to open out the cross-cut and expose potato flesh.
Prep 10 mins | Cook 1 hour 5 mins | Serves 4
• ½ cup drained chopped mixed olives
1. Preheat oven to 200 C/180 C fan-forced. Make Basic Baked Potatoes as recipe directs.
2. Meanwhile, combine the ricotta and spinach in a bowl.
3. Spoon the ricotta mixture into the baked potatoes. Then, place on an oven tray. Top with tomato and olives. Bake for 10 mins or until golden brown.
Prep 10 mins | Cook 1 hour 5 mins | Serves 4
• ⅓ cup extra-light sour cream
1. Preheat oven to 200 C/180 C fanforced. Make Basic Baked Potatoes as recipe directs.
2. Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in a frying pan over moderate heat for 3 mins or until browned. Drain on paper towel. Cool slightly.
Prep 10 mins | Cook 55 mins | Serves 4
• 2 tbsps unsalted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1. Preheat oven to 200 C/180 C fanforced. Make Basic Baked Potatoes as recipe directs.
2. Combine chicken, barbecue sauce and chilli sauce in a bowl. Whisk yoghurt and mint in a bowl. Spoon the chicken mixture into baked potatoes. Top with minted yoghurt. Serve sprinkled with peanuts and extra mint leaves.
Prep 10 mins | Cook 1 hour | Serves 4
• 100 g cherry tomatoes, quartered
1. Preheat oven to 200 C/180 C fanforced. Make Basic Baked Potatoes as recipe directs.
2. Combine tuna, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce and parsley in a bowl, and mix well.
3. Cook beans in a small saucepan of boiling water for 1 min or until tender. Drain, and refresh under cold water. Spoon the tuna mixture into baked potatoes. Top with the beans and tomato. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Prep 10 mins | Cook 1 hour | Serves 4
• ½ tsp poppy seeds
1. Preheat oven to 200 C/180 C fanforced. Make Basic Baked Potatoes as recipe directs.
2. Place baked potatoes on an oven tray. Top with cheese; bake for 5 mins or until melted.
Prep 10 mins | Cook 1 hour 5 mins | Serves 4
• ½ cup extra light sour cream
1. Preheat oven to 200 C/180 C fanforced. Make Basic Baked Potatoes as recipe directs.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over moderate heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 3 mins or until soft. Add tomatoes, half the capsicum and oregano; cook and stir for 3 mins or until capsicum is tender.
3. Place baked potatoes on an oven tray. Spoon tomato mixture into baked potatoes. Top with pepperoni. Bake for 10 mins or until golden brown. Top with sour cream and remaining capsicum. Serve sprinkled with extra oregano.
Prep 10 mins | Cook 55 mins | Serves 4
• ¼ cup chopped coriander
1. Preheat oven to 200 C/180 C fanforced. Make Basic Baked Potatoes as recipe directs.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over moderate heat. Add onion, paprika, cumin and chilli; cook for stir for 30 secs or until fragrant. Add mince; cook, stirring to break up lumps, for 5 mins or until browned. Stir in chickpeas and tomato.
3. Spoon lamb mixture into baked potatoes. Top with sour cream. Serve sprinkled with extra chilli flakes and coriander.
Prep 10 mins | Cook 1 hour | Serves 4
• 60 g feta, crumbled
1. Preheat oven to 200 C/180 C fanforced. Make Basic Baked Potatoes as recipe directs.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over moderate heat. Cook and stir sausage for 2 mins or until browned. Add zucchini and capsicum; cook and stir for 2 mins or until tender. Stir through the pesto.
Prep 10 mins | Cook 1 hour 5 mins | Serves 4
• ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce
1. Preheat oven to 200 C/180 C fanforced. Make Basic Baked Potatoes as recipe directs.
2. Place baked potatoes on an oven tray. Combine cheese, ham, pineapple and parsley in a bowl. Spoon the ham mixture into baked potatoes. Bake for 10 mins or until golden brown. Serve drizzled with sweet chilli sauce.
Prep 10 mins | Cook 1 hour 5 mins | Serves 4
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
1. Preheat oven to 200 C/180 C fanforced. Make Basic Baked Potatoes as recipe directs.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over moderate heat. Add flour; cook and stir for 30 secs or until thick. Gradually whisk in milk until combined; cook and stir for 3 mins or until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in mozzarella, parmesan and blue cheese until melted and smooth.
3. Cook the broccoli in a saucepan of boiling water for 1 min or until bright green. Drain; refresh under cold water. Place eggs in a small pan; cover with cold water. Bring to the boil. Boil for 5 mins. Drain; refresh under cold water. Peel. Grate. Stir broccoli and half the egg through cheese sauce.
4. Spoon broccoli mixture into baked potatoes. Place on an oven tray. Bake for 10 mins or until golden brown. Serve potatoes topped with remaining egg.
