Sasha’s Amazing Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Twice baked sweet potatoes are a comforting and flavorful side dish. They offer a creamy interior with a slightly crisp skin, making them a perfect addition to any meal. This recipe is designed to be simple and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: chopped chives, crumbled bacon, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them all over with a fork.
- Bake the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly until they are easy to handle.
- Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell intact.
- Mash the sweet potato flesh with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the mixture back into the sweet potato shells.
- Bake again for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and the tops are lightly golden.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your preference.
- Get creative with toppings! Shredded cheese or a dollop of Greek yogurt are also great options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 sweet potato
- Calories: approximately 250
- Sugar: approximately 15g
- Sodium: approximately 300mg
- Fat: approximately 10g
- Saturated Fat: approximately 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: approximately 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approximately 40g
- Fiber: approximately 7g
- Protein: approximately 3g
- Cholesterol: approximately 25mg
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