Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Twice baked sweet potatoes elevate the classic baked potato experience with a creamy, savory filling that delights the senses. Topped with melted cheese and fresh green onions, these delectable bites offer a cozy comfort food perfect for any occasion. They’re easy to make, customizable, and guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Enjoy them as a hearty side dish or a satisfying main course!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Let cool slightly, then cut in half and scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl.
- Mix the scooped flesh with butter, sour cream, cheese, salt, pepper, and cinnamon until fluffy but textured.
- Spoon the mixture back into potato skins, top with extra cheese, and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with chopped green onions on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg