Description
These French Onion Twice Baked Potatoes are a comforting and indulgent side dish featuring creamy potato filling mixed with caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and scrub the potatoes, then pierce them with a fork several times. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour or until tender. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Prepare the Onions: While the potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion, butter, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are caramelized and golden brown. Set aside.
- Scoop Out the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides, leaving a small border of potato to help maintain the shape of the skins. Place the scooped-out potato in a mixing bowl.
- Make the Filling: To the mixing bowl with the scooped-out potato, add the caramelized onions (reserving a few for topping), sour cream, beef broth, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix until well combined and creamy. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Stuff and Bake Again: Spoon the filling back into the potato skins, mounding it slightly. Top each potato with the remaining shredded cheese and reserved caramelized onions. Place the filled potatoes back on the baking sheet.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake in the preheated oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped fresh thyme before serving, if desired.
Notes
These twice-baked potatoes are a perfect side dish for any occasion, combining the rich flavors of French onion soup with the comfort of baked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hr 20mins
- Category: side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg