Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

from eatingwell.com
Appetizer
30 min
4 servings
148 kcal / serving

This healthy loaded sweet potato recipe comes together quickly with the help of the microwave. Learn how to make this delicious side dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 mediumsweet potatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
  • ½ cupshredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3scallions, sliced, divided
  • 2slices cooked bacon, chopped, divided
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • ¼ teaspoonground pepper
  • 4 tablespoonsreduced-fat sour cream

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Prick 2 sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on High until tender, flipping potatoes halfway, about 12 minutes. When cool enough to handle, slice the potatoes in half lengthwise. Spoon the flesh into a medium bowl. Stir in ½ cup cheese, all but 1 tablespoon of the scallions, half of the chopped bacon, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

  3. 3

    Place the potato shells on a rimmed baking sheet. Divide the mixture between the shells. Bake until the cheese is melted and the filling is hot, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and top each half with 1 tablespoon sour cream. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon scallions and the remaining bacon.