Looking for the best jacket potato toppings? From baked beans and cheese to chilli con carne, these classic ideas never fail.

The possibilities of toppings for a baked potato are truly endless. However, as the self-appointed ambassador of baked potatoes, I wanted to show you some of the most delicious and traditional options. Also, just a quick one for my friends across the pond, jacket potato = baked potato (same thing).

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If you’re not sure already, check out my Perfect Baked Potato to create the perfect base for your topping. Without further ado, let’s tuck into the best baked potato toppings!


1. Beans and Cheese

close up shot of jacket potato with beans and cheese on small white plate with silver fork to one side

An absolute British classic and a force to be reckoned with. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! I also offer some tips and tricks to make it the most delicious way possible.

Grab the recipe HERE


2. Tuna Mayo

tuna baked potato on white plate with silver fork digging in next to side salad

This isn’t just your regular tuna mayo jacket potato; this is absolutely loaded with flavour with the addition of just a few extra simple ingredients.

Grab the recipe HERE


3. Coronation Chicken

coronation chicken served in a baked potato on white plate with spinach

Another British classic, typically served in a sandwich, this makes the most delicious potato topping!

Grab the recipe HERE


4. Chilli Con Carne

baked potato with chilli on small white plate on pink napkin

Chilli is often overlooked as a jacket potato topping, but it truly is a match made in heaven.

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5. Prawn Cocktail

prawn baked potato on small white plate with salad and gold fork

A prawn mayo jacket potato is such a retro meal, but it’s truly timeless. With just a few extra ingredients, you’re left with the most incredible prawn cocktail topping!

Grab the recipe HERE


6. Chicken Tikka

closeup shot of baked potato with chicken tikka on top with salad blurred behind

This is a classic sandwich filler, but it works perfectly plonked on top of a baked potato too!

Grab the recipe HERE


7. Spicy Baked Beans

beans poured on baked potato on white plate with two silver forks resting

A second appearance from the mighty baked bean, this time we’re spicing things up.

Grab the recipe HERE


8. Taco Beef

taco stuffed sweet potato on wooden chopping board with limes in background

This is typically paired with baked sweet potato, but it works just as brilliantly with a regular baked potato.

Grab the recipe HERE


And there we have it! A collection of the most delicious baked potato toppings. If you loved this Roundup be sure to Pin it for later! Made any of the recipes? Let me know how you got on in the comments.

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