Twice-Baked Potato with Caramelized Onion

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Wash the potatoes thoroughly and leave them unpeeled. Peel the onion. Prepare a skillet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Prick the potatoes with a fork in several places to prevent the skin from bursting during baking. Brush with 1.5 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt. Place the potatoes on the lined baking sheet and bake at 200 °C for 45–50 minutes until tender. Let the cooked potatoes cool.

   TipCheck the potatoes for doneness with a knife. It should easily pierce the flesh. Exact cooking time depends on the size of the potatoes and the power of your oven.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Slice the onion into thin half-rings. Heat a skillet with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add the onion. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté, stirring. After about 15 minutes, the onion will release juice, leaving sediment on the bottom of the skillet. This sediment will soon brown slightly.

   TipIf desired, you can add 10 g of butter to the olive oil.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Pour 50 ml of water into the skillet and scrape the burnt particles from the sides. After 10 minutes, add the remaining water and repeat the process.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Continue caramelizing the onion for another 5 minutes, then pour in the wine and add the thyme. Scrape the sediment from the sides of the skillet again. The onion should have darkened by this point. Remove the skillet from the heat.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Cut the top off the cooled potato to create a boat. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, being careful not to damage the potato walls.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Mash the potato flesh, add the butter, 1 tsp of salt, and all the black pepper. Add the sour cream and pour in the cream.

8. 8

   Step 8

   

   Grate the cheese coarsely. Add half of it to the potato mixture and mix everything thoroughly until smooth. Distribute the resulting filling into the potato boats without packing it down.

9. 9

   Step 9

   

   Sprinkle the prepared boats with half of the remaining grated cheese. Place on the lined baking sheet and bake at 200 °C for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Step 10

    

    Remove the prepared boats from the oven. Sprinkle with caramelized onion, and then with the remaining cheese. Bake the potatoes until a golden crust forms. This will take 3–4 minutes.

    TipIf your oven has a grill function, you can turn it on at this stage.

11. 11

    Step 11

    

    Garnish each serving with chopped herbs.