Description
Hearty French onion stuffed potatoes blend classic comfort with elegant French cuisine, creating a mouthwatering dish that marries caramelized onions and creamy potato goodness. Cheese-lovers and potato enthusiasts will savor this irresistible recipe that brings warmth and rich flavor to any dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated
- 4 medium yellow onions, halved and finely sliced
Dairy and Liquids:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup dry sherry or dry white wine
- 1 cup beef broth
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C) for preparing potato vessel.
- Roast whole potatoes until fork-tender, approximately 1 hour, allowing gentle cooling afterward.
- Create caramelized onion foundation by melting butter in skillet over medium temperature, incorporating onions seasoned with salt, pepper, and thyme, stirring consistently until rich golden-brown color develops, roughly 20-25 minutes.
- Enhance onion flavor profile by deglazing pan with sherry, allowing liquid reduction, then introducing beef broth and cooking until moisture evaporates completely.
- Transform potato structure by carefully slicing upper third, gently excavating interior flesh while maintaining sturdy skin shell.
- Merge potato flesh with half caramelized onion mixture, thoroughly blending and reintroducing combined contents back into original potato skin framework.
- Artfully distribute remaining onion mixture across potato surfaces, generously covering with Gruyere cheese layer.
- Return stuffed potatoes to 375°F oven, baking 15-20 minutes until cheese melts smoothly and acquires attractive golden appearance.
- Optional intensification: Position potatoes under broiler momentarily to achieve additional cheese browning and crisp texture.
Notes
- Slow-caramelize onions patiently for deep, rich flavor without burning, stirring frequently and using medium-low heat.
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet for the best fluffy interior and crispy skin when baking.
- Consider using vegetable broth to make the recipe vegetarian-friendly, replacing beef broth without losing depth of taste.
- Experiment with different cheese options like sharp cheddar or smoked gouda for unique flavor variations that complement the caramelized onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg