Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Twice baked sweet potatoes are a comforting and delicious dish that brings together the perfect blend of sweet and savory. With a fluffy filling that’s creamy and rich, topped with crispy skins, this recipe is sure to impress at any family gathering or cozy dinner night. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings, these sweet potatoes not only please the palate but also create an inviting aroma in your kitchen. Get ready for a delightful culinary experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes under running water.
- Place sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Once cooled slightly, cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving some around the edges.
- Add butter, sour cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the potato flesh. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in cheddar cheese and half of the green onions. Spoon mixture back into potato skins and sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 20 minutes until heated through and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg