Crispy Cheesy Sweet Potato Skins
Crispy Cheesy Sweet Potato Skins are the ultimate comfort food, combining a crunchy shell with a gooey, cheesy filling. Ideal for game nights or casual gatherings, these delicious bites will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. With simple ingredients and a foolproof recipe, you can easily create this restaurant-quality dish at home. Elevate your snacks with these vibrant, flavor-packed skins that are sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings (2 skins per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and poke holes in sweet potatoes.
- Bake sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Cool slightly, slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out most flesh, leaving a bit around the edges.
- Brush insides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix cheese and bacon bits; fill each skin generously.
- Bake stuffed skins for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skin (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, brush the insides lightly with olive oil before rebaking. Experiment with toppings like pepper jack cheese or fresh herbs for variety.