Description
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes deliver pure comfort straight from your kitchen, packed with creamy goodness that makes dinner feel like a warm hug. Crispy potato skins loaded with whipped filling create simple magic your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare four sweet potatoes by washing them thoroughly. Place them directly on the center oven rack for even heating.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for exactly 1 hour until they feel completely soft when pierced with a fork. Your kitchen will start smelling wonderfully warm.
- Remove the potatoes and let them cool just enough to handle comfortably. Slice each potato lengthwise down the center with a sharp knife.
- Gently scoop out the soft potato flesh, leaving a thin ¼-inch border inside each skin to maintain structural integrity. Transfer the flesh to a mixing bowl.
- Add ¼ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup milk, and 4 ounces room temperature cream cheese to the potato flesh. Use a hand mixer to blend until completely smooth.
- Incorporate 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully spoon the creamy mixture back into the potato skins, mounding them slightly for an attractive presentation.
- Return the filled potato skins to a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, ensuring they are heated through and slightly golden on top.
- Optional: Garnish with a small pat of butter and a light sprinkle of brown sugar just before serving for extra richness.
Notes
- Check potato size and shape to ensure even baking and consistent stuffing portions.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother, easier mixing without lumps.
- Experiment with alternative milks like almond or oat for dairy-free versions that maintain creamy texture.
- Roast pecans or marshmallows on top for extra crunch and caramelized sweetness that elevates the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 169 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 29 mg