Cheese stuffed sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a sweet or savory filling, there is a recipe out there for you. With a crispy baked potato skin, tender and fluffy potato flesh, and a gooey, melted cheese center, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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CHEESE-STUFFED SWEET POTATOES
Portable and healthy, these potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and are ready-to-eat after a quick reheat. Cook time includes five minutes cooling time and assumes you use the microwave option. From "Recipes for a Six Pack" by Oxygen Magazine.
Provided by FLKeysJen
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 2 cheese-stuffed sweet potatoes, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Scrub potatoes, prick lightly with a fork and microwave for six minutes, or until done. (Or, bake in oven at 400 degrees F for one hour or until done.) When cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a small mixing bowl. Set aside potato skins.
- Mash the cooked potatoes with the three cheeses and salt and pepper. Distribute the potato mixture evenly among the potato shells. Top each with the sliced green onion and sprinkle paprika on top.
- Return potatoes to the microwave (one minute on high) or oven (10 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees F) or until hot. Wrap or store in a portable container to bring to work or the gym; microwave on high for 1 1/2 to two minutes on high before eating.
HEALTHY CHICKEN-AND-CHEESE-STUFFED SWEET POTATOES
A quick dinner doesn't always have to mean eggs. Save them for breakfast and make this quick, stuffed spud instead. Clocking in at about 400 calories, this protein-packed dinner (17 grams) is super satisfying and makes for easy cleanup.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 1 serving (1 stuffed potato)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Microwave the sweet potato on high until tender (when you squeeze it with a clean dish towel, it should feel really soft), about 5 minutes. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Cut the potato in half but not all the way through. Using the dish towel to hold the potato in place, scoop out the flesh into a small bowl. Add the chicken, Cheddar and a pinch salt and mash everything together with a fork. Fill the potato skin with the mixture.
- Cut the avocado into small pieces. Drizzle the stuffed potato with the salsa verde and top with the avocado and scallion.
ZUCCHINI AND GOAT CHEESE STUFFED SWEET POTATOES
The cheese contrasts wonderfully with the subtle sweetness of the potato. This is a great vegetarian side dish that I also ate as a lite meal. I think even the non-veg may enjoy this simple to prepare "stuffed" sweet potato
Provided by TishT
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bake or microwave the sweet potatoes until done but still firm.
- When cool enough to handle, cut each in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the inside of each potato half, leaving a sturdy shell, about 1/4 inch thick all around.
- Transfer the scooped-out potato to a mixing bowl and mash coarsely.
- Heat the margarine in a medium skillet.
- Add the zucchini and sauté, stirring frequently, until it is golden and tender.
- Add the scallions and sauté for another minute or so.
- Combine the zucchini mixture with the mashed sweet potato in the mixing bowl.
- Add the goat cheese and salt, and stir well to combine.
- Stuff the mixture back into the potato shells.
- Heat as needed in the microwave or in a preheated 400-degree oven, and serve.
Tips:
- Choose sweet potatoes that are about the same size so that they cook evenly.
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook through.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the flesh of the sweet potatoes, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Mash the sweet potato flesh with butter, milk, and spices.
- Stuff the sweet potato shells with the mashed sweet potato mixture.
- Top the sweet potatoes with cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the sweet potatoes immediately.
Conclusion:
Cheese-stuffed sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. They are perfect for any occasion, from a weeknight meal to a holiday gathering. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you are looking for a tasty and nutritious side dish, give cheese-stuffed sweet potatoes a try.
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