French Onion Stuffed Potatoes

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### 👩‍🍳 **How to Make French Onion Stuffed Potatoes**

#### **Step 1: Bake the Potatoes**

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash potatoes and pierce them with a fork.
3. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
4. Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until fork-tender. Let cool slightly.

#### **Step 2: Caramelize the Onions**

1. While the potatoes are baking, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
2. Add sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook **slowly** for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply golden and caramelized.
4. Add thyme and deglaze with broth, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until the liquid is mostly reduced. Set aside.

#### **Step 3: Prepare the Filling**

1. Cut a slit in the top of each baked potato and gently scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a shell.
2. In a bowl, mix the scooped potato with half of the caramelized onions and half of the cheese.
3. Add a splash of broth or sour cream if you want a creamier texture.

#### **Step 4: Stuff and Bake Again**

1. Spoon the onion-potato mixture back into the shells.
2. Top with remaining caramelized onions and cheese.
3. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.

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### 🧀 **Serve With:**

* A crisp green salad
* Grilled steak or roasted chicken
* As a standalone vegetarian dinner with a glass of wine

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### 💡 **Tips and Variations:**

* **Add mushrooms** for an earthy twist.
* **Use sweet onions** for extra depth of flavor.
* Swap **Gruyère** with cheddar or provolone if preferred.
* Make it vegan by using plant-based butter, broth, and cheese.

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## 🥔 Final Thoughts

**French Onion Stuffed Potatoes** are everything you love about comfort food — savory, melty, and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re making them as a side for a holiday meal or just upgrading your weeknight dinner, this recipe brings **soul-warming French flavor** to your table with minimal effort.

They’re rustic, elegant, and completely unforgettable.

Bon appétit!

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