Potato Bake Side Meal Prep

Potato Bake Side Meal Prep

4.3(127)

This potato meal prep recipe is great as a side for weeknight dinners and feeds 4. The recipe comes together easily and is also super customizable–change it up with the flavors and toppings of your choice. Make all of the flavors to switch it up during the week, or go all-in with your favorite combination!

Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Yield
16 servings

Ingredients

Cheddar Broccoli Potato Bake

  • 1 lb medium red potato (455 g), sliced into 1/2 in (1 1/4 cm) thick rounds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup bacon (110 g), crumbled cooked bacon
  • 4 oz small broccoli floret (115 g), divided
  • 1 cup cheese sauce (240 g)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (50 g)

Creamy Spinach Potato Bake

  • 1 cup cream cheese (225 g)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 mL)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100 g), divided
  • 9 oz frozen spinach (255 g), 1 package, thawed and drained well
  • 1 lb medium red potato (455 g), sliced into 1/2 in (1 1/4 cm) thick rounds
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Chili Potato Bake

  • 1 lb medium red potato (455 g), sliced into 1/2 in (1 1/4 cm) thick rounds
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups chili (485 g), prepared
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (50 g)

Pizza Potato Bake

  • 1 lb medium red potato (455 g), sliced into 1/2 in (1 1/4 cm) thick rounds
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (260 g)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100 g)
  • 8 slices pepperoni

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 372
  • Fat 21g
  • Carbs 31g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Sugar 4g
  • Protein 15g

How to Make It

1. Step
Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Tear off 8 12-inch (30 cm) square sheets of foil. Stack 2 sheets of foil and fold in the long sides, then the short sides, to make a tray. Repeat with the remaining foil and set the trays in an 18 x 13-inch (45 x 33 cm) baking sheet.
2. Step
Make the cheddar broccoli potatoes: In a large bowl, season the potatoes with the salt and pepper and toss to coat. Add the bacon, 1 cup of broccoli (150 G),and the nacho cheese sauce. Mix until the potatoes are fully coated.
3. Step
Pour the mixture into 1 section of the prepared pan. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and remaining cup of broccoli on top.
4. Step
Make the creamy spinach potatoes: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, mix together the cream cheese, heavy cream, ½ cup (150 G) mozzarella cheese, and the spinach. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until the cheese is completely melted, about 1 minute total.
5. Step
In a large bowl, season the potatoes with the salt and pepper and toss to coat. Add the spinach mixture and mix until the potatoes are fully coated.
6. Step
Pour the mixture into another section of the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup (50 G) mozzarella on top.
7. Step
Make the chili potatoes: In a large bowl, season the potatoes with the chili powder, pepper, and salt and toss to coat. Add the chili and mix until the potatoes are fully coated.
8. Step
Pour the mixture into another section of the prepared pan and sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.
9. Step
Make the pizza potatoes: In a large bowl, season the potatoes with the salt, pepper, and oregano. Add the marinara sauce and mix until the potatoes are fully coated.
10. Step
Pour the mixture into the last section of the prepared pan and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top. Arrange pepperoni on top.
11. Step
Bake for 45 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
12. Step
Serve immediately, or portion into reusable containers and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, place portion in a microwave-safe container. Place in microwave and cook for 2-3 minutes. If contents are not heated through, continue cooking in 30-second intervals.
13. Step
Enjoy!

Tags

Under 1 HourLow-SugarBBQWeeknightMeasuring SpoonsBakeLunchOvenSpatulaOven MittsMeal PrepBig BatchLiquid Measuring CupMixing Bowl

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