Description
Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a deliciously comforting dish that combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a rich, creamy filling of mushrooms and spinach. Perfect for any occasion, these stuffed sweet potatoes are a crowd-pleaser that will impress family and friends alike. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this recipe is not only easy to make but also visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce each several times with a fork.
- Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped mushrooms; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then add cream cheese and mix until creamy.
- Season filling with salt and pepper to taste. For extra heat, add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Once cool enough to handle, slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Spoon in the creamy filling generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg