Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes! This delightful dish features tender sweet potatoes filled with a rich, creamy mixture of sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, garlic, and cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, these stuffed sweet potatoes are not only nutritious but also visually stunning. A sure crowd-pleaser, they bring warmth and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese blend
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly and poke holes in each potato with a fork.
- Bake sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chopped mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Lower heat, mix in cream cheese until melted.
- Combine sautéed filling with salt and pepper to taste; scoop out some insides from baked sweet potatoes and mix into the filling.
- Stuff the potato halves with the mixture, top with shredded cheese, and return to the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg