French Onion Stuffed Potatoes Recipe
These French Onion Stuffed Potatoes are loaded with rich caramelized onions, gooey cheese, and crispy potato skins. A perfect blend of flavors, this dish makes an excellent side or a satisfying vegetarian main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp thyme
- ¼ cup beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce potatoes with a fork and bake for 50-60 minutes until tender.
- While potatoes bake, melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add onions, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized.
- Stir in broth and cook for another 2-3 minutes until absorbed. Remove from heat.
- Cut baked potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides, leaving a thin shell.
- Mash the potato insides with sour cream, half the cheese, and the caramelized onions. Mix well.
- Spoon the filling back into the potato skins. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a mix of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese.
- Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the onions for a deeper taste.
- These can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg