10 Best Vegan Baked Potato Toppings (Easy & Loaded Ideas)
I have several of the best vegan baked potato toppings that everyone will love! From the classic steakhouse-style baked potatoes to an all-American pizza-style potato! You will find your favorite plant-based baked potato toppings in this blog post!
What I love about baked potatoes is the endless topping possibilities. You can have a traditional steakhouse-style vegan loaded baked potato or a heartier version topped with Mediterranean beans. You can also get creative and top your baked potato with Colorado green chile, vegan cheese, and sour cream. That is my family’s favorite on ski days.
Keep reading to find out your favorite combination. If you have other great ideas, leave them in the comments. My readers and I can benefit from more ideas.
How to Bake the Perfect Baked Potato for Toppings
I will cover the ins and outs of baking the perfect potato. If you know this, go ahead and skip to the ideas. You won’t hurt my feelings. (wink)
How to Bake the Perfect Potato
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). You want the oven to be hot before you put the potato in. This creates an optimal cooking environment.
- Wash and dry your potatoes. And when I say dry, I mean DRY. If there is water on the potato, it will steam instead of bake.
- Then poke each potato a few times; four to six is perfect. The holes you create let steam escape. Without the holes, you risk the potato exploding in the oven!
- Next, rub the outside with olive oil and dust with sea salt. This will create a crispy, salty skin like steakhouse potatoes. Then place on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes.
How to Test for if Your Baked Potato is Ready
Pierce your potato with a fork. If it slides out easily, your potato is baked. If you feel resistance, let it bake longer.
Storing and Reheating
- Before storing your baked potato, let it cool to room temperature. Then, store it in an airtight container for up to five days. Please note that the crisp skin will soften over time.
- Reheat your potato in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
- Now, on to the good stuff: vegan baked potato topping ideas!
Vegan Baked Potato Toppings
1. Vegan Loaded Steakhouse-Style Baked Potato
Vegan steakhouse-style potato is my favorite! Bake the potato as outlined above to create the same crispy, salty skin as in steak houses. Then slice it open and serve with vegan butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions. If you can find vegan bacon bits, sprinkle those on top too!
2. Colorado Green Chile & Cheese Baked Potato
Colorado Green Chile is the perfect topping! It’s true; I am biased on this one. I am from Colorado, and we put green chile on everything! I love it on an open-faced baked potato and topped with vegan cheese, dairy-free sour cream, and green onions.
3. Vegan Taco Crumble Baked Potato
Make vegan taco-flavored baked potatoes using soy meat crumbles. Use traditional crumbles and taco seasoning. My favorite is Morning Star chorizo crumbles. They have a great flavor, and no seasoning is necessary! Then top with vegan cheese and vegan sour cream.
4. French Onion Soup Baked Potato
French onion-style potatoes are great for a cozy feel on cold days. To make this, saute sweet onions in vegan butter. Add a stout beer to give the onions a beef-broth flavor. Then, put the onions in the center of an opened potato. Top the potato with vegan cheese. I like to use Chao cheese for smooth melting!
5. Vegan Twice-Baked Potato
Vegan twice-baked potatoes. I don’t know about you, but saying that makes my mouth water! To do this, bake the potato as normal. Then let it cool until you can easily handle it. Scoop out the inside and place it in a bowl. Add vegan milk, vegan butter, and vegan sour cream, then mash until smooth. Fill the baked potato with the filling, top it with cheese, and bake until the cheese melts.
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6. Mushroom Cheesesteak Baked Potato
Making vegan cheesesteak baked potato is so easy! Saute strips of portobello mushrooms, green bell peppers, and onions. Once they are tender, add Chao cheese. Add the mixture to the baked potato to make a vegan cheesesteak baked potato. Instead of mushrooms, you can use vegan steak strips. You can find them in the freezer section of large grocery stores.
7. Pesto & Roasted Veggie Baked Potato
Mixing in pesto adds flavor. You can stick with traditional Genovese pesto or try sun-dried tomato pesto or roasted red pepper pesto. This is a great alternative to butter and sour cream. Then add your favorite vegetables, including oven-roasted broccoli, sumac onions, or Italian stewed peppers.
8. Quick Salsa & Avocado Baked Potato
Salsa adds a fun twist to your baked potatoes. Because salsa is cold, let your potato cool to a warm temperature. Then add your favorite salsa, such as a traditional pico or a unique flavor like pineapple-mango or mango-habanero. Then top with sliced avocado for a summer baked potato.
9. Pizza-Style Baked Potato
Pizza-style potatoes are always fun! Once baked, top with your favorite tomato sauce (I recommend San Marzano tomato sauce). Then add vegan mozzarella and your favorite pizza toppings. Bake until the cheese is melted. Pizza topping ideas include vegan pepperoni, tomato slices, mushrooms, and onions. If topping with basil, add it as a garnish after baking.
10. Western Baked Bean Baked Potato
Give your potato a Western feel. Top with warm beans. Sprinkle with finely diced white onions and melty vegan cheese.
What is your favorite baked potato topping? Let me know in the comments below.
Quick Mix-and-Match Vegan Baked Potato Topping List
These vegan baked potato toppings allow you to create a personalized baked potato. You can also use this list to create a customized vegan potato bar.
Veggies, Beans & Garnishes
- Avocado
- Corn
- Jalapeños
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Baked beans
- Black beans
- Garbanzo beans
Plant-Based Cheeses & Sauces
- Blue
- Cheddar
- Feta
- Mozzarella
- Chimichurri
- Enchilada or Red Chile Sauce
- Chile
- Green Chile
- San Marzano Marinara Sauce
- Pesto/Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
- Sour Cream
- Tahini sauce
- Vegan Tzatziki Sauce
Classic Garnishes
- Chives
- Green Olives
- Jalapeños
- Kalamata Olives
- Red Onions
- Yellow Onions
Potato Bar
One of my favorite party set-ups is a baked potato bar. Bake the potatoes and set up several different toppings. Your guests can make their own custom baked potato. I especially love a baked potato bar during football season.