Kumpir

Name: Kumpir
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 pcs Potatoes; 2 tbsp Butter; 150 g Cheese (hard); 1 pcs Onion; 1 pcs Red bell pepper; 1 pinch Red pepper flakes; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

A Turkish baked potato with a crispy skin, generously filled with melted cheese, butter, and a vibrant mix of vegetables. This hearty and aromatic dish makes a perfect side or a complete meal on its own.

Ingredients

2 pcs Potatoes
2 tbsp Butter
150 g Cheese (hard)
1 pcs Onion
1 pcs Red bell pepper
1 pinch Red pepper flakes
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper

Instructions

Wash the potatoes thoroughly, pat dry, and bake in the oven at 200°C for approximately 40–45 minutes until the potatoes are soft and the skin becomes slightly crispy.
While the potatoes are baking, grate the cheese on a grater. Finely chop the onion and red bell pepper.
Place the grated cheese, chopped onion and pepper into a bowl, add a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cut the baked potatoes in half, open them slightly, place a tablespoon of butter inside each, and mix thoroughly with the hot flesh. Generously top with the cheese and vegetable mixture and serve immediately while hot.