Description
These Loaded Sweet Potato Skins are the perfect savory treat for a cozy winter lunch or snack. They take satisfying sweet potatoes and stuff them with savory, hearty fillings, offering a warm and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
- 1/4 cup cooked corn
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes well. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45 to 60 minutes, or until they are tender when squeezed.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly until you can handle them.
- Slice each sweet potato lengthwise down the center without cutting all the way through. Gently scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell.
- Mash the scooped-out sweet potato flesh in the bowl. Mix in the black beans, corn, and half of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture evenly back into the sweet potato shells, mounding it slightly.
- Top each loaded skin with the remaining cheese, crumbled bacon (if using), and green onions.
- Return the skins to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy your creation!
Notes
- Feel free to swap the black beans for seasoned ground turkey or shredded chicken for a heartier filling.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and add a dash of smoked paprika to the filling for depth.
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt makes a wonderful topping if you want extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Dish/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato skin
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 10g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Trans Fat: Trace
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
- Fiber: Approx. 10g
- Protein: Approx. 12g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20mg