Description
Twice baked sweet potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a creamy, cheesy filling. This delightful dish is perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, offering a deliciously warm and inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. With a crispy skin and fluffy interior, these twice baked wonders will become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Bake whole sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender.
- Let cool slightly, then slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most flesh into a bowl.
- Mix the scooped potato flesh with butter, sour cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and half the cheese until creamy but chunky.
- Spoon filling back into potato skins, sprinkle remaining cheese and chives on top.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twice baked sweet potato (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg