LOADED TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES
They say your greatest strength is also your biggest weakness; the same starchy sweetness that makes this tuber such a popular holiday side dish also can lead to palate fatigue. That's why I've enlisted bacon, lime, jalapeno, green onions, and sharp Cheddar to make these twice-baked sweet potatoes more addictive than in any Thanksgiving past. You can prep them ahead of time and then bake when you're ready to serve.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Prick with a knife and drizzle with olive oil; rub to coat. Space sweet potatoes evenly apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven until completely tender, about 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add bacon to a pan over medium heat. Cook and stir until bacon starts to get crispy and the fat turns foamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add green onions and jalapeno; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Let sweet potatoes cool until safe to handle. Leave the oven on. Cut off the top 1/3 of each potato, holding the knife at a 45-degree angle. Scoop out sweet potato flesh from both the top and bottom halves, leaving at least 1/4 inch flesh in the bottoms to make the shells.
- Season the sweet potato flesh with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Add 1/2 cup cheese, creme fraiche, and lime juice. Mash with a potato masher. Add the bacon mixture and mix until combined. Spoon filling into the sweet potato shells. Lightly scatter remaining cheese on top.
- Bake until heated through and tops have started to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.3 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
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Sulaiman
[email protected]These look amazing! I can't wait to try them.
Briana Franco
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these again soon.
Kyarisima Esther
[email protected]These twice-baked sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish.
abid mahmood
[email protected]I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Zunaira Bibi
[email protected]These sweet potatoes are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Haifaa Radwan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these were delicious. The toppings really made them.
Big Al Reiter
[email protected]These twice-baked sweet potatoes are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.
zakiro Mama zamzam
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these were to make. They look fancy, but they're actually really simple.
Aymen Ahmed
[email protected]These sweet potatoes are so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making them again.
Muhangi Simon
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add any toppings you like to make it your own.
Shahid Kamrani
[email protected]These twice-baked sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit.
Rudy Ortiz
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked and the toppings are delicious.
shathi sarnal
[email protected]These loaded twice-baked sweet potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.