What meat goes with baked potatoes?

Last updated on October 6th, 2022 at 09:53 pm

You’re ready to serve, and you are wondering what meat goes with baked potatoes. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Bacon is one of the most common meats that go with baked potatoes, but many others, like ham, ground beef, and sausage, also go with the delectable spud. Baked potatoes are a staple food in many households so learning to prepare this tasty food with meats is essential for any chef.

Explore this article to see a list of delicious hearty meats that go well with baked potatoes, including why you should choose them and how to prepare these meats.

Meat is the perfect addition to baked potatoes because of its juicy deliciousness. Many types of meat complement baked potatoes, but bacon is the most common addition.

The following meat goes well with baked potatoes:

• Bacon 
• Ham 
• Beef
• Turkey
• Venison
• Pork

The type of meat you prepare with your baked potato depends on how you want to eat your potatoes.

Does meat go well with baked potatoes?

Everyone loves topping their baked potato with a little bit of meat. The juiciness of your meat provides your baked potato with the additional flavor it needs to truly pop. Plus, meat can give your baked potato some much-needed texture.

Meats and recipe ideas that go well with baked potatoes

Bacon 

Bacon is a staple meat for eating with baked potatoes. It is one of the most common meats for eating with baked potatoes, so it is definitely a must-try if you want to eat meat with your baked potato.

You can serve bacon with potatoes in many ways, like:

• Diced bacon
• Sliced bacon
• Pre-packaged bacon bits

Try cooking your bacon until it is just slightly crispy. That way, it adds a bit of texture to your baked potatoes.

Try these baked potato rounds with bacon

Ham

Less common than bacon, ham is another meat that goes well with baked potatoes. Ham is juicy and packed full of flavors like honey-glazed or mesquite-smoked ham.

It is best to serve your ham diced so you can get good chunks with every bite of your baked potatoes. 

Seasoned ground beef

Another delicious and juicy meat that goes perfectly with baked potatoes is ground beef. You can season it with any seasoning you want to add an extra kick.

Try using a little garlic and other complementary spices to give your baked potatoes a fresh taste. You can top your baked potato plain or make it into chili.

Try making these Taco Baked Potatoes

Taco Potatoes are loaded with seasoned ground beef, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa all over a baked potato.

Seasoned ground turkey

Ground turkey is a healthy alternative to ground beef, often used to top baked potatoes. It is less juicy than ground beef but holds flavor very well, especially when mixed with vegetables.

Try taking the seasoned ground turkey and making it into a tasty chili.

Or, one of my cold-day favorites, try these shepherd’s pie baked potatoes.

Pulled pork 

Pork is a tasty option for topping your baked potatoes. Pulled pork is extremely moist. We recommend topping it with a delicious BBQ sauce as your main sauce on your potato to further increase the moisture level.

Try making these Pulled Pork Baked Potatoes

BQQ Pulled Pork Baked Potato is so delicious and perfect for any occasion. This a perfect healthy bbq recipe idea.

Sausage

Sliced sausage links are an excellent idea for topping your potato. These juicy meats can be larger than some other options unless you dice them up. Try this stable easy-to-make sausage baked potato recipe.

Read more: Chicken And Sausage Recipes You Must Try

What meat goes well on the sides of baked potatoes?

Are you looking for delicious meat as your main entree with your baked potato? Many types of meat go well with your baked potatoes, like ribs or T-Bone steak! We recommend serving your meatloaf with the following food on the side: 

• T-bone steak
• Meatloaf 
• Venison steak

Try these different meats with your baked potatoes. 

T-bone steak

There is a reason that everyone loves steak and potatoes! A large, juicy steak complements soft potatoes perfectly, especially when you serve them with a dollop of sour cream, butter, and a sprinkle of cheese.

Try searing your t-bone steak to create the tenderest steak.

Meatloaf

Eating meatloaf with baked potatoes is a traditional meal you will never forget. Meatloaf has been a staple household meal for generations. They are a simple meal you can make even easier by eating baked potatoes on the side.

Roast

Serve your baked potato with a roast if you want to maximize the juiciness of your meal. The meat of a roast is the juiciest, especially when you smoke it.

Try eating a smoked pork roast for something extra tender.

Ribs

Looking for something delicious? Cook yourself a rack of short ribs or pork ribs along with your baked potato. Serving baked potatoes with a rack of ribs creates a truly country feel to your dinner. 

We recommend serving your ribs with a country dry rub. Dry rub complements the warmth of the baked potato without overwhelming the moisture with too much sauce. That way, you can enjoy sour cream or butter in your baked potato.

Salmon

Salmon is not technically meat, it’s a fish – but when it comes to adding protein to a baked potato, Salmon pairs nicely with a baked potato.

The tenderness of your salmon will complement the firmness of your baked potato. 

Try cooking your salmon with a dry rub until it forms a nice glaze on top.

Try this twice-baked salmon potato recipe

Final take what meat to cook with baked potatoes

Nothing goes better with baked potatoes than good meat. Whether you want to serve your meat on top of your baked potatoes or on the side, there is a type of meat for every appetite.

People have eaten baked potatoes for generations. Therefore, there is an array of unique meat options to cook, including eating meatloaf on the side or even loading your potato full of bacon bits.

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