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Kumpir: Turkish Stuffed Baked Potato

Kumpir is a beloved Turkish street food, centered around a large baked potato mashed with butter and cheese, and stuffed with an array of colorful toppings like corn, olives, sausages, and salads. It's a customizable comfort dish perfect for any palate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 2 potatoes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 660
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 large baking potatoes scrubbed clean and pierced with a fork
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 60 g kaşar cheese or mozzarella, grated
Toppings
  • corn
  • peas
  • black olives sliced
  • green olives sliced
  • pickled red cabbage
  • sausages sliced
  • Russian salad optional
  • spicy bulgur salad kısır

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Wrap the scrubbed and pierced potatoes in aluminum foil and place in the oven.
  2. Bake the potatoes for 60–90 minutes until tender inside and crispy outside.
  3. Remove from oven, make a slit on top and fluff the interior with a fork.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 30g of grated cheese per potato. Mix until creamy.
  5. Top with your favorite ingredients such as corn, olives, sausages, and salad.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy your stuffed baked Kumpir!

Notes

Kumpir is very versatile. Feel free to make it vegetarian, vegan, or add meats like grilled chicken. Choose your toppings based on personal preference!