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