French Onion Soup Stuffed Potatoes

August 17, 2025 by admin

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### 👩‍🍳 Instructions

#### 1. **Bake the Potatoes**

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the potatoes with a fork, rub with olive oil, and bake directly on the oven rack for 45–60 minutes, or until fork-tender.

#### 2. **Caramelize the Onions**

While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions, salt, pepper, sugar, and thyme. Cook slowly, stirring often, for about 25–30 minutes until onions are golden and deeply caramelized.

Add the garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the broth, scraping up all the flavorful bits. Simmer until the liquid reduces slightly, about 3–5 minutes.

#### 3. **Scoop & Mix**

Once the potatoes are baked, let them cool slightly. Cut each one in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out most of the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer inside the skins.

Mash the potato flesh with sour cream and half of the Gruyère cheese. Stir in the caramelized onion mixture and mix until creamy and well-combined.

#### 4. **Stuff and Bake Again**

Spoon the filling back into the potato shells. Top with the remaining Gruyère and Parmesan cheese.

Return to the oven and bake at 400°F for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

#### 5. **Garnish and Serve**

Top with chopped parsley or chives for a fresh finish. Serve hot and enjoy the melty, savory magic.

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### 🍽️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

* Combines the best parts of French onion soup and baked potatoes
* Hearty, meatless comfort food — perfect for vegetarians
* Elegant enough for guests, easy enough for weeknights
* Great for leftovers — reheat beautifully!

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### 🔄 Variations

* **Make it a meal**: Add cooked shredded beef or sautéed mushrooms to the filling.
* **Go lighter**: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and low-fat cheese.
* **Mini version**: Use small potatoes for party-friendly appetizers.

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### 🧡 Final Thoughts

**French Onion Soup Stuffed Potatoes** are everything you love about cozy comfort food in one easy-to-make, deeply satisfying dish. Whether you’re curling up on a chilly evening or feeding a hungry family, this recipe is sure to impress — and disappear fast!

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