Best 8 Sweet And Sour Topped Baked Potatoes Recipes

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH SOUR CREAM AND BROWN SUGAR

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, and set aside. Rub potatoes with vegetable oil, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a knife, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Slit potatoes open lengthwise, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with a generous dollop of sour cream, sprinkle with dark-brown sugar, and serve immediately.

BAKED SWEET POTATO WITH SOUR CREAM AND MINT

Steps:

• Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork and microwave on high according to the manufacturer's instructions until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Cut the potato open, add the sour cream and snip the mint leaves over the top to garnish.

SAVORY TWICE BAKED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place potatoes on baking sheet and bake until just softened, about 1 hour. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
• Slice off 1/2 inch lengthwise from tops of potatoes. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4 inch thick shells. Reserve 4 shells; discard remaining 2. Mash pulp.
• In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add brown sugar, zest, salt, cumin, cinnamon, pepper and allspice. Cook until sugar melts, about 2-3 minutes.
• Combine onion mixture with mashed sweet potatoes. Stir in sour cream and cilantro.
• In bowl with mixer on high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold whites into sweet potato mixture.
• Spoon or pipe mixture back into shells. Place on baking sheets; bake until filling is just set and tops begin to brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

FLUFFY BAKED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place potatoes directly on middle rack, lining lower rack with foil. Bake until tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Slit potatoes lengthwise, and open. Fluff with a fork, and add topping.
• Classic Topping: Divide 1/2 cup sour cream or creme fraiche among potatoes. Crumble 4 slices cooked bacon and sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped chives over tops. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Savory Topping: Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter over medium heat, swirling pan, until just beginning to brown. Swirl in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage. Divide sage butter and 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese among potatoes. Season with coarse salt and cayenne pepper.
• Sweet Topping: Combine 1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Divide among potatoes. Season with coarse salt.

SPINACH-TOPPED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Scrub potatoes thoroughly and prick the skins with a fork. Rub lightly with oil.
• Place in a very shallow baking pan and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes feel soft.
• Meanwhile, squeeze spinach to remove excess moisture. Saute in butter for 5 minutes. Add sour cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Heat and stir about 2 minutes. Keep warm.
• Remove potatoes from oven and cut an "X" on top of each potato. Squeeze sides to force open. Spoon topping on potatoes.

BAKED POTATOES WITH TOPPING

Steps:

• Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20-23 minutes or until tender, turning once. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, onions, mayonnaise and bacon; set aside. Cut an X in the top of each potato; fluff pulp with a fork. Top each with 3 tablespoons of butter mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a half-sheet pan with foil or parchment paper; spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
• Pierce sweet potatoes well and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 90 minutes. Remove from heat and cool until potatoes are cool enough to handle. Remove skins. Leave the oven on.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble.
• Mix bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl and set aside.
• Mash potatoes well in a large bowl with a potato masher. Stir in chopped bacon, sour cream, onions, and softened butter. Stir to combine well. Spread mixture in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the top of potatoes.
• Bake in the preheated oven until thoroughly heated and bread crumbs are just turning golden, about 30 minutes.

SWEET AND SOUR TOPPED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for one hour or until done.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper for 5 minutes.
• Add 1 3/4 C pineapple juice and bring to a simmer.
• Stir in sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and Tabasco.
• Combine remaining 1/4 C pineapple juice and cornstarch, stirring well and adding to vegetables.
• Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add chicken and carrots, and simmer until thoroughly heated.
• Split tops of potatoes; fluff insides with a fork and top with sweet and sour mixture.