Description
Hearty french onion stuffed potatoes combine classic comfort with French culinary charm. Caramelized onions and melted cheese nestle inside crispy potato shells, creating a delightful dish you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
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Potatoes and Cheese:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon (1/2 teaspoon dried) fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Fats and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by washing thoroughly and piercing with a fork. Roast at 400F (200C) for 45-60 minutes until fully tender and easily pierced.
- While potatoes roast, create caramelized onions by melting olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sprinkle sugar, and incorporate thyme. Continuously stir until onions transform into a rich, golden-brown color, approximately 20-25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- After potatoes finish roasting, allow them to cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise and carefully excavate the interior, maintaining a sturdy potato shell for stuffing.
- Transform potato flesh by mashing with sour cream, incorporating half the cheese and half the caramelized onions. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Refill potato shells with the creamy mashed mixture, ensuring even distribution. Crown each potato with remaining caramelized onions and cheese.
- Return stuffed potatoes to the oven at 400F (200C) for 10-15 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and develop a bubbling, golden surface.
- Finish by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley over potatoes and serve immediately while warm and appetizing.
Notes
- Choose large, starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho for the best fluffy interior and crisp skin when baking.
- Low and slow cooking is key to developing rich, sweet onion flavor without burning, so resist the urge to rush the process.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version, or use vegan cheese and butter alternatives to make the dish plant-based friendly.
- Prepare caramelized onions and baked potato shells a day in advance to streamline final assembly and reduce cooking time when entertaining.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg