Cheese Stuffed Potatoes (Kumpir)

Name: Cheese Stuffed Potatoes (Kumpir)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 5 large potatoes; 1 tbsp butter per potato; Mozzarella cheese, as much as desired; Pickles; Corn; Olives; Ketchup; Mayonnaise; 10 beef franks, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp oregano

A popular Turkish street food made with fluffy baked potatoes mixed with butter and melted mozzarella cheese, then loaded with pickles, corn, olives, and seasoned beef franks. Completely customizable and perfect for lunch or dinner.

1 hourServes 5TurkishJune 24, 2026

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Cheese Stuffed Potatoes (Kumpir)

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Serves: 5

Ingredients

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Method

Boil the potatoes for about 15 minutes.
Wrap each potato in parchment paper, then wrap again with aluminum foil.
Bake at 400°F (205°C) for about 30 minutes, or until the inside is completely soft.
Cut open the potatoes and mash the inside with 1 tablespoon of butter per potato.
Add as much shredded mozzarella cheese as desired and continue mixing until melted and creamy.
Fill the potatoes with pickles, corn, olives, and the seasoned beef franks.
Top with ketchup and mayonnaise.
Serve warm.