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Stuffed sweet potatoes with eggs in a skillet.
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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - 3 Ways

Step your baked potato game up a bit by adding stuffed sweet potatoes to the menu. We're sharing 3 of our favorite flavor combinations -- you're going to love this recipe!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Fat 26
Carbs 31
Protein 19
Yield 3 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 sweet potatoes washed
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Flavor Variations

  • Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potato
  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1/2 avocado sliced
  • 1 egg overeasy
  • 1/2 tablespoon green onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Classic Stuffed Sweet Potato
  • 3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon bacon diced
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh chives minced
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh dill minced
  • Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potato
  • 1/4 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup yellow corn frozen or canned (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 tablespoon red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup guacamole
  • Juice from 1 lime slice

Instructions

  • First, preheat oven to 425ºF, and wash sweet potatoes.
  • Next, drizzle a 1/2 tablespoon of oil over each sweet potato. Make sure to coat the whole potato.
  • After you oil the potatoes, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Then, poke holes (with a fork or knife) all around the sweet potato, and wrap each potato in tin foil. Bake at  425ºF for 45-60 minutes, depending on the size of the sweet potatoes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, choose which flavor variation(s) you would like, and prepare those ingredients. Set aside.
  • When the potatoes are done, make sure they are cooked all the way through by poking them with a fork. If there is no resistance, they are done.
  • Top with the flavor variation ingredients, and enjoy.

Tips & Notes

  • Nutrition facts are for the classic stuffed sweet potato flavor variation.
  • Topping amounts are for 1 sweet potato / serving.
  • Before starting this recipe, be sure you know what flavor variation you are going to make and ensure you have all the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1/3 | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g