Description
Hearty French onion stuffed potatoes blend classic French culinary techniques with comforting potato goodness. Caramelized onions, melted gruyère cheese, and herbed potato filling create a rich, savory experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsps (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp sugar (optional, for faster caramelization)
- ¼ cup (60 mL) beef broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) olive oil
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese (substitute mozzarella if needed)
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Pierce potatoes with a fork, massage with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast directly on oven rack at 400F (200C) for 50-60 minutes until completely tender.
- Caramelizing Onions: Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions with salt and optional sugar, stirring consistently for 25-30 minutes until achieving a rich golden color. Adjust heat to prevent excessive browning.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce broth, thyme, and garlic powder to caramelized onions, simmering for 2-3 minutes until liquid substantially reduces. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Potato Filling Preparation: After slight cooling, slice potatoes lengthwise and carefully excavate interior, maintaining a thin shell. Transfer potato flesh to mixing bowl and blend with half the caramelized onions and cheese. Season to taste for balanced flavor.
- Stuffing and Topping: Refill potato shells with onion-potato mixture, creating slight mounds. Distribute remaining caramelized onions and sprinkle additional cheese across the surface.
- Final Cooking: Position stuffed potatoes on baking sheet and activate broiler. Cook for 3-5 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown topping.
- Serving: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and texture.
Notes
Optimize Potato Selection: Choose medium-sized, uniform russet potatoes with smooth skin to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
Control Caramelization Temperature: Maintain low to medium heat while cooking onions to prevent burning, stirring frequently for smooth, rich golden-brown results without bitter undertones.
Balance Moisture Content: Avoid overloading potato shells with mixture to prevent soggy texture; keep filling light and fluffy for perfect stuffed potato consistency.
Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute dairy cheese with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese alternatives for lactose-free version, maintaining rich flavor profile and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg