Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful blend of creamy sweetness and warm spices. With a crispy, golden shell and a rich filling infused with brown sugar and cinnamon, these potatoes are sure to impress at any gathering. Perfect as a side dish or main course, this recipe is easy to customize for dietary preferences. Elevate your meals with these visually appealing and flavorful sweet potatoes that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Once cooled, slice the potatoes lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl.
- Mix the sweet potato flesh with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Refill the potato skins with the mixture, optionally topping with additional brown sugar or breadcrumbs.
- Bake again at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Use fresh sweet potatoes for optimal flavor. - Don’t rush the baking process; ensure they are thoroughly cooked for a creamy texture. - Customize by adding toppings like cheese or bacon bits.