Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Created by Carollaydon on November 22, 2015
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 35-40m
- Recipe #21852
Ingredients
- 2 to 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 medium/large potatoes, washed thoroughly)
- 6 ounces bacon slices (cooked and finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- Salt (optional)
- 4 to 8 tablespoons fine chopped green onions (about 1-2 tablespoons per potato)
- 8 tablespoons shredded cheddar Cheese (about 2 tablespoons per potato)
How to Make
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Step 1: Wash Sweet Potatoes and pierce with fork
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Step 2: Place on Microwave safe plate or paper towels in microwave (they also may be cooked in oven time will vary).
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Step 3: Cook on High for about 15 minutes turning after 5 minutes or until fork tender.
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Step 4: Let cool a few minutes and slice potatoes length wise.
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Step 5: Preheat oven to 325°.
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Step 6: Scoop out inside of potatoes in a separate bowl leaving about 1/4 inch shell.
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Step 7: Mash Sweet potatoes until smooth and fluffy. Mix in bacon and sour cream, salt and pepper.
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Step 8: Spoon mixture into shells then place into a greased baking dish. Top with shredded cheese and scallions
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Step 9: Bake at 325° for 20 minutes (uncovered)
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (304 g)
- Calories 400
- Total Fat - 19.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 8.1 g
- Cholesterol - 54.6 mg
- Sodium - 866.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 30.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5.8 g
- Sugars - 0.4 g
- Protein - 25.3 g
- Calcium - 224.7 mg
- Iron - 7.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 27 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg