French Onion Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
French Onion Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Description
This recipe roasts whole medium sweet potatoes until soft enough to slice open and fill. Separately, sweet onions slowly caramelize in butter and olive oil over low heat until golden and deeply flavorful, developing natural sweetness without added sugar unless desired. The potatoes are sliced down the middle, sprinkled with grated Gruyere cheese and dried thyme, then returned to the oven briefly to melt the cheese.
The final assembly brings together the tender, sweet potato base with the rich, savory caramelized onions and melted cheese. A seasoned panko breadcrumb topping adds a contrasting crunch to the dish. The use of sweet potatoes introduces natural sweetness, balanced by the thyme and Gruyere’s nuttiness.
This dish works well as a flavorful vegetarian entrée or a side dish accompanying meat or poultry. A dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream and fresh chives add creamy tang and brightness, completing the plate.
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potato medium
- 2 onion thinly sliced, sweet
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- ⅔ cup gruyere cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoons thyme dried
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs seasoned
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt to dollop, or sour cream
- 3 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and pierce them a few times with a fork, all over. Roast the potatoes for 50 to 60 minutes, until they are soft enough to cut through.
- While the potatoes are roasting, caramelize the onions. Heat a large pot over low heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil. Add in the onions with a sprinkle of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, untilt the onions are caramelized - about 50 to 60 minutes. Make sure they are over the lowest heat so they don’t burn. In time, they will caramelize themselves without any sugar! If you’re in a rush, you can add a few teaspoons of brown sugar or honey to help them along.
- Slice the potatoes down the center and sprinkle with the gruyere cheese. Add a sprinkling of the dried thyme. Stick the potatoes bake in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, just so the cheese melts.
- While the cheese melts, heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add in the rest of the thyme and bread crumbs and stir to coat, tossing for 5 to 6 minutes are they brown.
- Remove the potatoes and top with the caramelized onions. Sprinkle on the the bread crumbs. Add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and a few fresh chives. Devour!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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