onion stuffed baked potato
I have been making this recipe for more than 40 years and I have never heard a complaint. Everyone loves them!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Elevate your side dish with these onion-stuffed baked potatoes. They have a creamy texture with plenty of butter and sour cream. We sauteed the onions and they add tons of flavor to the filling. Top off these twice-baked potatoes with extra cheese and bacon bits for a hearty side dish that will be a hit with your family.
prep time
1 Hr 5 Min
cook time
2 Hr 30 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 medium baking potatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped onions, raw or sauteed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, not margarine
- 2 tablespoons dried chives
- 2 tablespoons bacon bits
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- - shredded cheddar cheese, as desired
How To Make onion stuffed baked potato
Test Kitchen Tips
These were delicious on their own, but we did add extra cheese and bacon bits for serving.
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wash the potatoes. -
Step 2Poke the potatoes in several places with a knife or fork.
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Step 3Bake the potatoes, unwrapped, for 2 hours. Flip them over halfway through.
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Step 4Let them cool to the touch.
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Step 5While the potatoes are cooling, saute the chopped onion in a pan for 3 - 5 minutes on medium-low heat. Cooking the onions is optional.
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Step 6When the potatoes are cool, cut the potatoes in half. Scoop out potato trying not to tear the skins.
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Step 7Put the potato in a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix with an electric mixer until well blended.
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Step 8Put potato mixture back into skins.
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Step 9Bake for about 25 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
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