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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Saoud Khan
[email protected]These were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!
Asm Khan
[email protected]These were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone raved about them. I will definitely be making these again.
Fadoju Micheal
[email protected]These were okay. I think I prefer regular baked sweet potatoes.
Saifullah Liaqat
[email protected]These were a bit bland. I think I will add some more spices next time.
Ramona Clinch
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. I think next time I will reduce the amount of sugar in the topping.
Don Mvppimp
[email protected]These were perfect! I made them for a Thanksgiving dinner and they were a hit. I will definitely be making these again.
Singal Life06
[email protected]These were a bit too mushy for my taste. I think I will cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Mo Ragab
[email protected]These were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making these again.
Natalie Harris
[email protected]These were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!
B.M Mahbubul Bakar
[email protected]These were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone raved about them. I will definitely be making these again.
Kaleb Roy
[email protected]These were okay. I think I prefer regular baked sweet potatoes.
Judith Mikado
[email protected]These were a bit bland. I think I will add some more spices next time.
Irfan jatt
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think next time I will reduce the amount of sugar in the topping.
Jan Feb
[email protected]I've been making these for years and they are always a favorite. They are easy to make and always turn out perfect. I love that I can customize them with different toppings to suit my taste.
Ripper Kambo
[email protected]These were so good! I made them for a potluck and they were a hit. I used a variety of toppings, including bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives. Everyone loved them.
Gabriel Ames
[email protected]I've made these twice now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The first time I made them, I followed the recipe exactly. The second time, I added a bit of brown sugar to the topping and they were even better. I highly recommend this recipe.
Chapter Gaming
[email protected]These were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! I made them exactly as directed and they were perfect. The mashed sweet potatoes were creamy and flavorful, and the topping was crispy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.