Description
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are the cozy, flavorful side dish that feels both nostalgic and gourmet. With their buttery, cinnamon-spiced filling and crisped-up skins, they strike the perfect balance between comfort and elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Milk or cream, as needed for consistency
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pierce each sweet potato a few times with a fork, then place them on a baking sheet. Bake for about 1 hour, until they’re fork-tender.
- Carefully slice the baked sweet potatoes lengthwise. Scoop out most of the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer inside the skins to help them hold their shape.
- Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the bowl. Mash until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, stir in a little milk or cream until it reaches a creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mashed sweet potato mixture back into the skins, mounding it slightly. Top with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon for extra flair, if desired.
- Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, until heated through and lightly golden on top.
- Serve warm, straight from the oven. Garnish with herbs like thyme or rosemary for a pop of color.
Notes
Complete the first bake and filling steps ahead of time, then store the stuffed potatoes in the fridge. Reheat for 15–20 minutes before serving. Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
- Calories: 341
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 158mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 61mg
Keywords: twice baked sweet potatoes, sweet potato recipe, holiday side dish