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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 Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish
Servings: 4
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil optional
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Toppings:

  • 1 cup canned corn
  • 1 ½ cup Kisir Turkish bulgur salad
  • 2 hotdogs Sliced and seared in a bit of olive oil
  • ⅔ cup green olives or black olives or a mix
  • 1 cup Russian salad Olivier salad
  • ⅔ cup pickled red cabbage
  • 4 tbsp ezme
  • ½ 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

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1188mg | Potassium: 1016mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 3mg