Kumpir (Turkish Style Baked Potato)

Discover the delicious world of Kumpir, the irresistible Turkish-style baked potato that's bursting with flavor and customization. This street food favorite begins with perfectly baked, fluffy potatoes that are mashed and mixed with creamy butter and melted cheddar cheese right inside the skin. The real magic happens with the toppings—generously pile on sweet corn, tangy pickled red cabbage, savory sausages, earthy mushrooms, and a colorful medley of sliced green and black olives for a vibrant and satisfying dish. Perfect as a hearty meal or a crowd-pleasing snack, Kumpir is as versatile as it is indulgent. With just 15 minutes of prep and a variety of customizable toppings, this easy-to-make recipe brings the authentic taste of Turkey to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 100 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
• 100 grams sweet corn, canned
• 100 grams pickled red cabbage
• 50 grams green olives, sliced
• 50 grams black olives, sliced
• 100 grams sliced mushrooms, canned
• 150 grams sausages, sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Using a fork, poke several holes on each potato to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 3

Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the potatoes are completely soft inside.

Step 4

While the potatoes are baking, prepare the toppings: drain the sweet corn, slice the sausages, and slice both green and black olives.

Step 5

Once the potatoes are baked, carefully remove them from the oven using oven mitts.

Step 6

Place each potato on a plate and make a deep cut lengthwise. Be careful as the steam will be hot.

Step 7

Using a fork, gently mash the inside of the potato while mixing in 25 grams of butter, a handful of cheddar cheese, and a pinch of salt and black pepper into each potato, ensuring the mixture is creamy and well-combined.

Step 8

Evenly distribute the toppings over the mashed potato mixture. Start with the sausage slices, followed by sweet corn, pickled red cabbage, mushrooms, green olives, and black olives.

Step 9

Sprinkle some additional shredded cheese on top if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately while the potato is hot and enjoy your loaded Kumpir!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2007.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3181.3

Total Fat 192.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 487.1mg	0%
Sodium 7578.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 301.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 93.7g	0%

Vitamin D 39.1IU	0%
Calcium 1311.5mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 7434.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 36.4%