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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender sweet potatoes mashed with butter, brown sugar, and warm spices, then baked again to create a creamy, flavorful filling inside the crispy skins. This recipe is perfect as a hearty side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean

Filling

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Milk or cream, as needed for consistency (about 1/4 cup)

Optional Toppings

  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
  • Additional brown sugar or cinnamon for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Initial Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake them for about 1 hour, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Prepare the Filling: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving a thin layer to keep the skins intact. Mash the scooped sweet potato with softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth. If the texture is too thick, add a splash of milk or cream to loosen the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Stuff the Skins: Spoon the mashed sweet potato mixture back into the hollowed potato skins. Optionally, top each with a dollop of sour cream or sprinkle additional brown sugar or cinnamon on top for extra flavor.
  4. Final Bake: Place the stuffed sweet potatoes back on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and the filling is heated through.
  5. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy your twice baked sweet potatoes as a comforting side or vegetarian main course.

Notes

  • Use medium-sized sweet potatoes for even cooking and easy handling.
  • You can substitute brown sugar with maple syrup or honey for a different sweetness.
  • Adding a pinch of cayenne pepper can give a subtle spicy kick.
  • This dish can be prepared ahead of time by baking the potatoes and preparing the filling, then assembling and final baking just before serving.
  • For a lower fat version, reduce butter or substitute with a lower-fat butter alternative.

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