Description
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are a comforting and delightful dish that combines creamy, sweet fillings with savory toppings for an unforgettable experience. The warm aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg fills your kitchen, while the vibrant orange color adds a festive touch to your dinner table. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight meals, this recipe transforms simple sweet potatoes into a show-stopping dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake whole sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Allow to cool slightly, then slice each potato lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Combine sweet potato flesh with butter, sour cream, half of the cheddar cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; mix until creamy.
- Spoon the mixture back into potato skins, top with remaining cheese and bacon bits.
- Bake stuffed potatoes for an additional 15-20 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Customize your filling with herbs or different cheeses for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F until warmed through.