A cozy and delicious twice baked sweet potatoes recipe that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a creamy, spiced filling.
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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Description
A cozy and delicious twice baked sweet potatoes recipe that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a creamy, spiced filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoonsbrown sugar
- 1 teaspooncinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoonnutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Milk or cream, as needed for consistency
- 1/2 cupsour cream (for topping, optional)
- Chopped chives or green onions (for garnish, optional)
- Additional brown sugar or cinnamon (for a sweeter topping, optional)
- Shredded cheese (like cheddar or feta for a savory twist, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for about 1 hour, or until tender.
- Once baked, let the sweet potatoes cool slightly, then cut each in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving a thin layer inside the skin.
- Mash the scooped-out sweet potato flesh and mix in the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper. Add milk or cream as needed for consistency.
- Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato skins, packing it in nicely. Optionally, sprinkle extra brown sugar or cinnamon on top.
- Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and the filling is heated through.
Notes
Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes for the best texture and flavor.
Allow the sweet potatoes to bake until fork-tender for a creamy filling.
If the filling is too thick, add more milk or cream for a smooth consistency.
Feel free to experiment with spices and toppings to suit your taste.
You can prepare the filling in advance and store it in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250-300
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
