Description
Hearty french onion stuffed potatoes blend classic French flavors with comfort food charm. Caramelized onions, melted gruyère, and crispy potato skins create a delightful dish you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 medium yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by thoroughly washing and puncturing with a fork. Roast at 400F (200C) for 50-60 minutes until completely tender throughout.
- Meanwhile, create caramelized onions by heating olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium temperature. Slowly cook onions, stirring consistently until deep golden brown and richly developed, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the onion mixture, sautéing briefly for one minute. Pour broth and sprinkle thyme, allowing liquid to reduce and concentrate flavors. Season with salt and pepper to enhance taste profile.
- After potatoes finish roasting, allow them to cool slightly. Carefully slice off potato tops and gently excavate inner flesh, preserving sturdy potato shells as containers.
- Transform extracted potato pulp by blending with sour cream, incorporating a portion of cheese and caramelized onion mixture. Thoroughly combine ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Generously refill potato shells with prepared potato mixture. Distribute remaining cheese across potato surfaces.
- Return stuffed potatoes to 400F oven for 10-15 minutes, monitoring until cheese melts completely and develops golden bubbly texture.
- Finish by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley over potatoes, adding vibrant color and herbal note before serving.
Notes
- Select starchy potatoes like Russet for the best fluffy interior and crisp skin.
- Caramelize onions slowly over low-medium heat to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning.
- Use a combination of butter and olive oil for richer taste and better caramelization.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Try different cheese varieties like Gruyère or blue cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- Check potato doneness by inserting a fork – it should glide in smoothly without resistance.
- Prevent potato shells from collapsing by leaving a thick enough wall when scooping out the interior.
- Prep Time: 40 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: 320 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg