Baked French Onion Potatoes Recipe | Cheesy and Flavorful Side Dish

Every bite of these stuffed potatoes is superb! They play and explode in your mouth! I am so glad that I finally decided to give this one a try because I never would have tasted these heavenly treats! Let these filled wonders warm your stomach and light up your day. They are perfect to eat pretty much all day! Feel free to add more ingredients. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

4 large baked potatoes

4 tablespoons butter

4 onions, halved and thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 cup sherry or dry white wine

1 cup beef stock

2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Step 1: Ready the oven and preheat to 190 degrees C or 375 degrees F.

Step 2: Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Step 3: Add the butter and allow it to melt.

Step 4: Add the onions and sauté’ until translucent. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook until the onions caramelized.

Step 5: Deglaze the pan with wine and sherry. Pour in the stock and allow it to boil. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.

Step 6: Slice and scoop the top of the potatoes and place them in a medium mixing bowl. Add in 1/2 of the caramelized onion and stir until well mixed.

Step 7: Fill each potato shell with the mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8: Top each filled shell with the gruyere cheese and the onions.

Step 9: Bake inside the preheated oven until the cheese has melted completely.

Step 10: Remove from the oven and let it sit at room temperature to cool.

Step 11: Bon Appetit!

Note:

For more colour, broil the potatoes for 1 minute on high setting.