They say your greatest strength is also your biggest weakness; the same starchy sweetness that makes this tuber such a popular holiday side dish also can lead to palate fatigue. That’s why I’ve enlisted bacon, lime, jalape?o, green onions, and sharp Cheddar to make these twice-baked sweet potatoes more addictive than in any Thanksgiving past. You can prep them ahead of time and then bake when you’re ready to serve.
Ingredients
- 4 orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (8 ounce) package bacon, diced
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- ¼ cup diced jalape?o peppers
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- cayenne pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2
Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Prick with a knife and drizzle with olive oil; rub to coat. Space sweet potatoes evenly apart.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until completely tender, about 35 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, add bacon to a pan over medium heat. Cook and stir until bacon starts to get crispy and the fat turns foamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add green onions and jalapeno; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 5
Let sweet potatoes cool until safe to handle. Leave the oven on. Cut off the top 1/3 of each potato, holding the knife at a 45-degree angle. Scoop out sweet potato flesh from both the top and bottom halves, leaving at least 1/4 inch flesh in the bottoms to make the shells.
Step 6
Season the sweet potato flesh with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Add 1/2 cup cheese, creme fraiche, and lime juice. Mash with a potato masher. Add the bacon mixture and mix until combined. Spoon filling into the sweet potato shells. Lightly scatter remaining cheese on top.
Step 7
Bake until heated through and tops have started to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Chef’s Notes:
Pick sweet potatoes that are about equal in girth, not necessarily length.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 464 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat9g | 43% |
Cholesterol50mg | 17% |
Sodium740mg | 32% |
Total Carbohydrate59g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber9g | 32% |
Total Sugars13g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C12mg | 59% |
Calcium228mg | 18% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium1123mg | 24% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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