Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of these scrumptious twice-baked sweet potatoes. Filled with a creamy and fluffy sweet potato mixture, topped with cheese and bacon for added richness, these potatoes make for a satisfying side dish or even a vegetarian main course. These twice-baked sweet potatoes are easy to prepare and are perfect for a comforting family dinner or a special occasion. Elevate your meal with this irresistible dish!

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 4 slices of bacon
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick them with a fork.
3. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
4. While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
5. Once the potatoes are done, carefully slice each one in half lengthwise.
6. Scoop out the flesh from each sweet potato half, leaving a thin layer of flesh attached to the skin.
7. In a bowl, mash the sweet potato flesh with sour cream, softened butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
8. Crumble the bacon slices and add them to the sweet potato mixture. Set aside some bacon crumbles for garnishing.
9. Fill each sweet potato skin with the sweet potato mixture, mounding it generously.
10. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each filled sweet potato.
11. Place the stuffed sweet potatoes back on the baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with chopped green onions and reserved bacon crumbles.
13. Serve hot as a delightful side dish or a hearty vegetarian main course.

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