Bacon & Cheese Stuffed Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients List
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4 orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
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½ tablespoon olive oil
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1 (8 ounce) package bacon, diced
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⅓ cup sliced green onions
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¼ cup diced jalapeño peppers
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salt to taste
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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cayenne pepper to taste
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½ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
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2 tablespoons creme fraiche
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2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, or to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Use a knife to poke small holes in each potato and drizzle with olive oil, then rub to coat evenly. Space the potatoes apart on the sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven until completely tender, around 35 minutes.
While the potatoes bake, add bacon to a pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon crisps up and the fat becomes frothy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the green onions and jalapeño; cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, leave the oven on. Cut off the top third of each potato at a 45-degree angle. Scoop out the flesh from both halves, leaving about a 1/4-inch border to form the potato shells.
Season the mashed sweet potato with salt, pepper, and a dash of cayenne. Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese, crème fraîche, and a squeeze of lime juice. Mash everything together until smooth. Mix in the bacon and green onion blend, then spoon the filling into the potato shells. Top with the remaining cheese and return to the oven.
Bake until the potatoes are fully heated and the tops have turned golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Chef's Tips
It's recommended to choose sweet potatoes of similar size (girth) rather than focusing on their length for more even cooking.
Feel free to replace the crème fraîche with sour cream or regular heavy cream, if preferred.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 464 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 59g | Carbs |
| 16g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 464 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 43% |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 740mg | 32% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 32% |
| Total Sugars 13g | |
| Protein 16g | 33% |
| Vitamin C 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium 228mg | 18% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 1123mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5