Description
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes bring comfort right to your dinner table with a creamy, cheesy filling that makes everyone smile. Topped with crispy bacon and fresh chives, these potatoes deliver a satisfying meal your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup sour cream
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt
- Black pepper
Liquid Additions:
- Milk
- Cream
Instructions
- Wash 4 medium sweet potatoes thoroughly and use a fork to poke 5-6 holes across each potato. Place them on a baking sheet at 375°F and roast for exactly 60 minutes until fork-tender.
- After potatoes cool for 10 minutes, slice them lengthwise using a sharp knife. Carefully scoop out the interior flesh, keeping a thin layer attached to potato skin to maintain structure.
- Transfer potato flesh to a mixing bowl. Add 4 tablespoons softened butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Mash ingredients until completely smooth.
- Gradually mix in 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream to create a creamy consistency. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Generously spoon the mashed potato mixture back into each potato skin shell, creating slightly mounded tops for visual appeal.
- Return stuffed potato shells to the 375°F oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and heated centers.
- Remove potatoes from oven and let rest for 3-4 minutes. Optional: Garnish with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon or a small dollop of sour cream before serving.
Notes
- Test potato doneness by gently squeezing the skin – if it yields easily, they’re perfectly baked.
- Save time by baking sweet potatoes ahead and storing the filling in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, replace butter and milk with coconut milk or olive oil and plant-based milk.
- Customize the spice blend by adding cayenne for heat or fresh herbs like thyme for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg