Best 9 Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes With Candied Bacon Bits Maple Sour Cream And Chives Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of sweet and savory flavors with our twice-baked sweet potatoes, a delectable dish that elevates the humble spud to new heights. Roasted to perfection, the sweet potatoes are transformed into tender and flavorful vessels, ready to be filled with a medley of tantalizing ingredients. Candied bacon bits, with their smoky-sweet crunch, add a touch of indulgence, while maple sour cream and chives bring a delightful balance of tangy sweetness and herbaceous freshness. This culinary masterpiece is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

This comprehensive guide provides you with all the necessary steps to recreate this dish in your own kitchen, ensuring a successful and satisfying cooking experience. From selecting the perfect sweet potatoes to mastering the techniques for roasting, filling, and baking, we'll walk you through each stage of the process. Additional tips and tricks will help you achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures, making this dish a showstopper at your next gathering. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds singing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH BACON



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This side always takes my guests by surprise because of the smoky, creamy flavor. No doubt you'll get major kudos when you place these potatoes on your table. —Cynthia Boberskyj Rochester, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes (about 12 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub sweet potatoes; pierce each several times with a fork. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; bake until tender, 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Cool slightly., Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato; discard slice. Scoop out pulp, leaving thin shells. In a large bowl, mash pulp with butter, salt and pepper; stir in cheese and bacon. Spoon into potato shells., Return to pan. Bake until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
1 cup chopped crisp-cooked bacon
1 cup sour cream
2 cups grated jack cheese
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 green onions, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the potatoes on a baking sheet and rub them with the oil. Bake until soft, about 1 hour. Let cool enough so you can handle them.
  • Slice the butter into pats and add to a large bowl. Add the bacon and sour cream.
  • Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scrape out the insides into the bowl, being careful not to tear the skins. Leave a small rim of potato intact for support. Lay the hollowed-out skins on a baking sheet.
  • Smash the potatoes into the butter, bacon and sour cream. Add the cheese, chili powder, green onions and some salt and pepper and mash until smooth. Spoon the filling into the potato skins.
  • If baking right away, lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake until the cheese is melted and the tops are brown, about 15 minutes.
  • If cooking later, cover the stuffed potato skins with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bake at 350 degrees F until the cheese is melted and the tops are brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

TWICE BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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This creamy sweet potato recipe is a huge hit with everyone. A friend served a version of these at a luncheon, and I absolutely loved it. I found some sweet potatoes in my fridge that I hadn't used and decided to try it. Everyone at work flipped over them! They're great with pork chops or steak, too!

Provided by SDELATORE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Rub sweet potato skins with salad oil. Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until soft.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine cream cheese, brown sugar, margarine, vanilla, salt and pepper.
  • Cut potatoes in half and scoop flesh into the bowl with the other ingredients. Mix well and fold in walnuts. Spoon mixture into potato skins.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 246 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

LOADED TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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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

4 orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
½ tablespoon olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package bacon, diced
⅓ cup sliced green onions
¼ cup diced jalapeno peppers
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
½ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, or to taste

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

TWICE BAKED MAPLE BACON SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium sweet potatoes of similar shape
4 strips bacon
3 scallions, chopped, 2 tablespoons reserved for garnish
2 tablespoons maple syrup
4 ounces smoked Cheddar, shredded (about 1 1/4 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking pan. Bake until a paring knife inserted in the center pierces easily, about 1 hour. Cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. Crumble bacon.
  • Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise. Carefully scoop most of the flesh out into a bowl, leaving enough flesh in the skin so that it holds its shape. Add the bacon, bacon fat, scallions, maple syrup and 1 cup of the cheese to the sweet potato flesh. Stir together and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refill the sweet potato shells and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Place the sweet potatoes back in the oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Top with the reserved scallions and dollops of sour cream.

TWICE-BAKED CREAMY SWEET POTATOES



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"Everyone loves twice-baked potatoes but they're even better made with sweet potatoes! The microwave helps turn ordinary potatoes into a dish fit for a holiday." -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium sweet potatoes
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until tender, turning once. , When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a large bowl, mash the pulp. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, butter and salt; mix well. Spoon into potato shells., Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH CANDIED BACON BITS, MAPLE SOUR CREAM, AND CHIVES



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Number Of Ingredients 9

6 sweet potatoes
2 egg
3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
4 slices bacon
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chives
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet and put in room temperature oven. Set oven to 400°F and roast until tender, 50-60 minutes. Let sit until cool enough to handle. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh from 8 halves, leaving a 1/4"-thick layer inside skins. Place potato halves on same foil-lined baking sheet. Scoop flesh from remaining 4 halves; discard skins. Mash flesh with a whisk; add eggs and butter; whisk until mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy. Spoon or pipe filling into reserved skins. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Bake potatoes until the tops are lightly puffed and golden brown, 30-35 minutes (potatoes will take longer if they've been chilled). Top potatoes with Maple Sour Cream, Candied Bacon, and minced chives.
  • Candied Bacon Bits: Cook bacon over medium heat until crisp and well rendered. Using slotted spoon, remove bacon from skillet and discard fat. Return bacon to skillet and add brown sugar and vinegar. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until bacon is evenly coated. Transfer to plate in a single layer. Let bacon cool completely. Break up any chunks before serving.
  • Maple Sour Cream: Combine ingredients in bowl. Adjust maple syrup to taste.

BACON, CHEDDAR, SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE, TWICE BAKED POTATOES



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Make and share this Bacon, Cheddar, Sour Cream and Chive, Twice Baked Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Donna Luckadoo

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large baking potatoes
1/2 cup bacon bits (real Bacon)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup Miracle Whip or 1/3 cup salad dressing
1/2 cup sweet onion (diced very fine)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon roasted garlic (or you can use Garlic Salt)
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Wrap potatoes in foil and bake in a 400* oven for 45-60 minutes. When potatoes are done, unwrap and let them cool.
  • When potatoes have completely cooled, slice them in half, and with a small spoon; gently remove the center and you should have a potato boat.
  • Place scooped out potatoes in a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients, mixing well.
  • Reserve a handful of shredded cheese for the topping.
  • Using a spoon fill the boats with the mashed mixture and top with the reserved cheese.
  • Bake on 375* for 10-15 minute then on broil, watching closely so they do not burn until the cheese is slightly browned.
  • Top Potato Boats with sour cream and more chives (optional of course), and Enjoy!

SWEET POTATOES WITH BACON, TWICE BAKED



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The original of this recipe was found in The Sweet Potato Lover's Cookbook, 1998, & has been somewhat tweaked to better suit the 2 of us.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large sweet potatoes
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup bacon, cooked, crumbled (I use Hormel's Real Bacon Pieces)
1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wash the sweet potatoes & spray them with a nonstick vegetable spray, then place on a baking sheet & bake for 1 hour or until done.
  • Cool the potatoes a bit, then cut them in half lengthwise & scoop out the pulp, leaving enough to make a sturdy shell.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the potato pulp, sour cream, butter, salt, egg, pepper & sugar, mashing & mixing to combine well.
  • Add the crumbled bacon & mix well, then fill the potato shells with the mixture. If using the paprika, sprinkle that on top.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through, then serve & enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choosing the right sweet potatoes is key. Look for ones that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid any that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Baking the sweet potatoes twice ensures that they are cooked through and have a fluffy texture. The first bake softens the potatoes, while the second bake helps to caramelize the sugars and give them a crispy skin.
  • Candied bacon bits add a sweet and savory flavor to the dish. To make them, simply cook bacon in a pan until crispy, then drain on paper towels. Toss the bacon in a mixture of brown sugar, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper, then bake in the oven until caramelized.
  • Maple sour cream is a delicious and tangy topping for the sweet potatoes. To make it, simply whisk together maple syrup, sour cream, and chives. You can also add a bit of lemon zest or grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately, while they are still warm and fluffy. They can be garnished with additional chives, bacon bits, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Twice-baked sweet potatoes with candied bacon bits, maple sour cream, and chives are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are soft and fluffy, the bacon bits are sweet and savory, and the maple sour cream is tangy and refreshing. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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