Description
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes bring comfort right to your dinner table with a creamy, cheesy twist that makes side dishes seriously delightful. Loaded with crispy bacon and melted cheese, these golden spuds deliver pure satisfaction in just a few simple steps.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt
- Pepper
Topping and Consistency Ingredients:
- ½ cup sour cream
- Milk or cream, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Scrub 4 medium sweet potatoes thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt.
- Pierce each sweet potato 5-6 times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Place sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet at 375°F and roast for exactly 1 hour until completely tender.
- Remove potatoes from oven and slice each lengthwise using a sharp knife.
- Carefully scoop out potato flesh, leaving a thin ¼-inch shell to maintain structural integrity.
- Transfer potato flesh to a mixing bowl and mash with 4 tablespoons softened butter.
- Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg to the mashed potato.
- Mix ingredients until smooth, adding 2-3 tablespoons milk if mixture feels too thick.
- Season mashed potato mixture with salt and pepper to personal taste preference.
- Spoon the seasoned potato mixture back into original potato skin shells.
- Return stuffed potato shells to 375°F oven for 15-20 minutes until tops turn golden brown.
- Optional: Top with ½ cup sour cream or sprinkle extra brown sugar before serving warm.
Notes
- Aim for medium-sized sweet potatoes with smooth, uniform shapes to ensure even cooking and consistent filling.
- If the sweet potato mixture seems dry, add warm milk gradually to achieve a creamy, spreadable consistency without making it too runny.
- For a lighter version, replace butter with Greek yogurt and use a low-fat milk alternative to reduce overall calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Customize the spice blend by experimenting with alternatives like cardamom, ginger, or a pinch of cayenne for a subtle warmth and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg