"Baked potatoes are an easy, no-fuss carbohydrate that can help round out a meal. However, on their own, a baked potato will only get you so far. A medium-sized spud weighs a little over 5 ounces, provides only 110 calories, has no fat, and contains a mere 3 grams of protein - not nearly enough for a well-rounded meal. Not only will you still feel hungry afterward, but you'll also be missing out on some pretty crucial macronutrients."
"Twice-baked potatoes are delicious, even if you don't add any fillings to the creamy flesh. As soon as you start layering in new ingredients, the sky is the limit. In this case, the addition of tangy barbecue chicken is a striking complement to the cheesy spuds. First, bake the potatoes and the barbecue sauce-soaked chicken. Then, scoop out the potatoes to make a mash, combine it with the shredded chicken, refill the skins, and bake again."
Baked potatoes are a low-calorie, no-fat carbohydrate with minimal protein, so they rarely suffice as a complete meal on their own. Potatoes function as a flexible base similar to rice or pasta and can be elevated into filling dinners by adding proteins, fats, and flavorings from common pantry staples. Simple techniques like twice-baking allow mashed flesh to be combined with fillings such as barbecue-soaked shredded chicken before refilling skins and baking again. Sweet potatoes also pair well with spicy sauces and blue cheese, enabling variations like Buffalo chicken-stuffed potatoes that deliver more heat and richness.
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