You worked hard today. You deserve to rest. But it’s dinner time. Here are 12 baked potato toppings to turn your easiest side into a filling dinner. Toss some potatoes in the oven (hold the foil) and look over this list. Don’t have an hour plus to wait for them to cook? Get them started in the microwave and finish off in the oven, or plan ahead and cook them in the slow cooker while you go about your day.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR

Just in case you didn’t know this was a thing, it is. There are lots of recipes out there, many of which include making a cream sauce. I recommend keeping it simple. Prior to baking, roll still damp potatoes in salt. When they are still hot from the oven, top with cheddar and roasted broccoli. Joy the baker walks you through the steps of making Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Baked Potatoes.

PUT AN EGG ON IT

Sauté mushrooms and spinach with garlic and salt, top with a poached or fried egg. Mix up the toppings to serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

BLT

Top baked potato with bacon, tomato, avocado and ranch dressing.

SLICE IT

Slice it up before you bake your potato to infuse your it with delicious flavors. For Pepperoni Stuffed Baked Potatoes, slice potato without going through the bottom, stuff slices with pepperoni before you bake. Top baked potato with pizza sauce and cheese, return to oven until cheese is melted. For Sliced Baked Potatoes, put thin slices of butter in the potato slices, bake and then top with your favorite baked potato toppings.

KISS ME, I’M IRISH

Colcannon is an Irish mashed potato dish. Instead of mashing the potatoes, cook chopped leaks, garlic and green cabbage in butter until soft. Add heavy cream, salt and bits of ham or bacon. Pour over your steaming pototo.

WILD MUSHROOM RAGU

Sautéd onions, mushrooms and fresh goat cheese top this filling and delicious Baked Potato with Wild Mushroom Ragu from Smitten Kitchen.

CHICKEN POT PIE

Mel updates chicken pot pie in her Chicken Pot Pie Baked Potato. Satisfying and delicious.

LAST NIGHT’S DINNER

Clean out the fridge. Pulled pork, roasted vegetables, barbecue chicken, beef stroganoff, ratatouille, sloppy joes, ham + cheese …you get the idea. If your family isn’t too keen on leftovers, put them on top of a baked potato and maybe they won’t notice.

TWICE BAKED

Classic. Make sure to follow The Pioneer Woman’s lead.

SOUTHWESTERN SWEET POTATO

Many of the baked sweet potato recipes out there involve marshmallows and while there is nothing wrong with that, that doesn’t fit the bill for dinner. In Southwestern Baked Sweet Potato, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado cilantro sauce balance the sweetness of the baked sweet potato.

THE OLD STANDBY

Next time you make chili be sure to make a double batch. Save individual or family-sized portions in the fridge or freezer to top your baked potatoes for lunch or dinner.

Now for the fun part. What’s for dessert?

Did I miss any of your favorite ways to top a baked potato? Have you tried any of these recipes? Make sure to leave a comment and let us know!