Description
Twice baked sweet potatoes are a delightful fusion of tender sweetness and creamy richness, making them the perfect side dish for any meal. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting dish that will impress your family and friends. Whether served at a cozy family dinner or during festive gatherings, these twice baked wonders promise to be a crowd-pleaser with their fluffy texture and irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb total)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes, pat dry, and poke holes all over with a fork.
- Bake directly on the oven rack or on a lined baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Allow to cool slightly, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mix the scooped sweet potato flesh with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and sour cream until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture back into each potato skin and return them to the oven for another 20 minutes until heated through and slightly caramelized.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half (about 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg