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Kumpir (Turkish Stuffed Baked Potatoes)
This Turkish kumpir recipe is a must-try! Kumpir is a popular street food made with creamy baked potatoes topped with a variety of delicious toppings. This recipe is a close replica of what you can find in the streets of Istanbul and you can enjoy it at home using my easy instructions.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 426 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil optional
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Toppings:
- 1 cup canned corn
- 1 1/2 cup Kisir Turkish bulgur salad
- 2 hotdogs Sliced and seared in a bit of olive oil
- 2/3 cup green olives or black olives or a mix
- 1 cup Russian salad Olivier salad
- 2/3 cup pickled red cabbage
- 4 tbsp ezme
- 1/2 cup dill pickles diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wash and dry the potatoes, poke them a few times with a fork and rub with some olive oil (is using) and salt.
- Wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil and bake them for 45 minutes to 1 hour until their internal temperature registers at 210 degrees. The potatoes are ready when you can easily insert a knife in them.
- Let the potatoes cool for 5 minutes, then unwrap them and slice them open using a knife. Make sure they are intact on one side. Fluff them a bit using a fork.
- Divide the butter and cheese between the potatoes and fluff againa until smooth and creamy.
- Top with your favorite topping and finish with ketchup and mayonnaise if desired.
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Notes
- The cheese used to make kumpir is Kaşar, however, since that's not available easily, we are using mozarrella cheese.
- You can leave out any toppings you're not interested in.
- Make sure the potatoes are large and almost the same size so they bake evenly.
- It's important that the potatoes are hot when you cut the open so the cheese and butter melt and make the potatoes creamy and smooth as you fluff them.
- For a vegan version use vegan butter and cheese with the potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
1188mg
(50%)
Potassium
1016mg
(29%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
400IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1188mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1016mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.