Description
These French Onion Baked Potatoes are a delicious twist on the classic baked potato, filled with caramelized onions and gooey cheese. They make for a hearty and comforting side dish that’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss)
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
- Chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 400°F (200°C). Scrub and pierce potatoes, bake for 45–60 minutes.
- Caramelize onions: in olive oil and butter with thyme, balsamic, salt, and pepper for 25–30 minutes.
- Prepare potatoes: Slice open, fluff, fill with onions and cheese. Bake 5–7 minutes.
- Serve: topped with sour cream and chives if desired.
Notes
- Enhance with leftover roast beef or shredded chicken.
- Try sweet or red onions for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
