It’s been so warm in NE Ohio that I’ve hardly had a chance to wear any fall-like clothes! However, this weekend temps are set to drop and be a bit more in line with what we think of for autumn. Come check out today’s equestrian-inspired outfit featuring tweed and all the Town & Country vibes!
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Who would have guessed that a rural, unassuming town in Indiana was at one time a hot-spot vacation destination for the wealthy? For many mid-Westerners, the French Lick & West Baden Resorts make a fantastic one-tank trip today!
Move over charcuterie, there’s a new board in town! Have you tried making a baked potato board? It’s the perfect thing for a Saturday or Sunday at home watching football and is also easy to transport for a tailgate event.
Baked Potato Board Inspiration
A recent Mexican-themed baked potato.
Baked potato boards are versatile and easy to scale for just a few people or a large crowd. For a family weekend at home, you might wish to stick to just one of the theme ideas below (or create your own favorite). For entertaining a large group, prepare several theme idea “stations” and let people create whatever combination suits them best! Easy-peasy.
For displaying the toppings, I love the versatility of white porcelain ramekins like these on Amazon. We use them for so many things in the kitchen! It’s easy to prep most of the toppings in advance and to refrigerate or keep in a cooler until needed. For hot items (potatoes, cooked meats, or beans) use a full or mini-size crockpot or insulated serve-ware to keep food safe if you are going to be out and about.
A few of my favorite theme ideas for a baked potato board are listed below. Would love to hear your suggestions in the comment section!
Mexican
taco meat
taco or Cojito cheese
green onions
guacamole
sour cream
seasoned corn
jalapeno
cilantro
Buffalo
shredded buffalo-spiced chicken
blue cheese
diced celery
Vegetarian
seasoned black beans
broccoli
slightly wilted spinach
artichoke hearts
roasted veggies
hummus
baba ghanoush
seasoned corn blend
Italian
marinara
pepperoni slices
sausage crumbles
ricotta
mozzarella
red pepper flakes
basil
pesto
Chili
red chili
white chili
cheddar cheese
sour cream
green onions
fritos
BBQ
BBQ pulled pork or chicken
cheddar cheese
pickles or assortment of pickled vegetables
carmelized onions
cole slaw
Best Baked Potato
Pre-heat oven to 450°. Liberally pierce all potatoes to be cooked with a fork. Place potatoes on a wiring cooling rack set on top of a baking sheet. The wire cooling rack will ensure that air circulates and that the potatoes will cook evenly on all sides.
Bake for 25 minutes then remove potatoes from the oven and brush with melted butter using a pastry brush. Sprinkle potatoes with a pinch of kosher salt. Return potatoes to oven and bake another 20-30 minutes until fully cooked and yielding to light pressure.
Can be kept warm in a crockpot or by wrapping them in foil. When ready to serve, slice open lengthwise and fluff up the interior.
