Loaded Baked Sweet Potato

Name: Loaded Baked Sweet Potato
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 2 sweet potato (large), cleaned; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 4 tbsp sour cream; 2 tbsp green onions, chopped; 2 tbsp butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

A trendy one-bowl meal of roasted sweet potato topped with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh green onions. Satisfying and sophisticated.

55 minEasyServes 2480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 sweet potato (large), cleaned
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
4 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp green onions, chopped
2 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2

Pierce 2 cleaned sweet potato (large) several times with a fork.
3

Place sweet potato on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until very soft.
4

Meanwhile, cook 4 slices chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
5

When sweet potato is done, remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes.
6

Carefully cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise. Fluff the insides with a fork.
7

Top each half with 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
8

Layer with 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded), 4 tbsp sour cream, and cooked bacon.
9

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions and serve immediately.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Loaded Baked Sweet Potato at?

For Loaded Baked Sweet Potato, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 45 minutes, in step 3.

Is there a substitute for sour cream in Loaded Baked Sweet Potato?

The entry for Loaded Baked Sweet Potato calls for 4 tbsp sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Loaded Baked Sweet Potato?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Loaded Baked Sweet Potato uses 4 slices bacon, chopped.

How many calories are in Loaded Baked Sweet Potato?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 480 calories, with 16 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 7 g fiber and 920 mg sodium.

How long does Loaded Baked Sweet Potato keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Loaded Baked Sweet Potato within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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