Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
### 🍠🥔 Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe 🥔🍠
These **Stuffed Sweet Potatoes** are a delicious and hearty dish, perfect as a side or main course! They’re loaded with flavor from cheese, bacon, and green onions, making them a satisfying option for any meal. Let’s get cooking!
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### **Ingredients:**
– **4 large sweet potatoes** 🍠
– **1/2 cup sour cream** 🥛
– **1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese** 🧀
– **4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled** 🥓
– **2 green onions, chopped** 🌿
– **Salt and pepper to taste** 🧂
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### **Instructions:**
#### 1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to **400°F (200°C)**.
#### 2. **Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:**
– Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork. This allows steam to escape while baking.
#### 3. **Bake the Potatoes:**
– Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for **45-60 minutes**, or until tender. You can check for doneness by inserting a fork or knife into the thickest part; it should slide in easily.
#### 4. **Cool and Scoop:**
– Let the potatoes cool slightly. Once they’re cool enough to handle, cut a slit down the center of each potato.
– Scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl, leaving a small border inside the skins to maintain their shape.
#### 5. **Mix the Filling:**
– Mash the sweet potato flesh in the bowl and mix in the **sour cream**, **shredded cheddar cheese**, **crumbled bacon**, **chopped green onions**, and season with **salt and pepper** to taste.
#### 6. **Stuff the Potatoes:**
– Spoon the sweet potato mixture back into the potato skins, dividing it evenly among them.
#### 7. **Final Bake:**
– Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional **10-15 minutes**, or until heated through and the cheese is melted.
#### 8. **Serve:**
– Serve warm and enjoy your delicious stuffed sweet potatoes!
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### **Prep & Nutritional Info:**
– **Prep Time:** 15 minutes
– **Total Time:** 1 hour 15 minutes
– **Servings:** 4
– **Calories:** Approximately 350-400 calories per serving (calories may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes).
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### **Serving Suggestions:**
– Pair with a side salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
– Drizzle with extra sour cream or hot sauce for added flavor.
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### **Tips for Success:**
– **Bacon Alternative:** You can substitute the bacon with a vegetarian alternative or omit it altogether for a lighter dish.
– **Variations:** Feel free to add other ingredients like black beans, corn, or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
– **Make Ahead:** You can prepare the filling in advance and assemble the stuffed sweet potatoes right before baking for a quicker meal.
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### **Final Thoughts:**
These **Stuffed Sweet Potatoes** are not only comforting but also packed with nutrients. They’re a fantastic way to enjoy sweet potatoes in a deliciously satisfying manner. Enjoy your cooking! 🍽️✨
