Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

BAKED STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 medium sweet potatoes

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper

Choose a Filling (or mix and match!)

Savory Chicken & Veggie Filling

• 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken

• ½ cup black beans or corn

• ½ cup sautéed spinach or peppers

• ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & pepper

Mediterranean Filling

• 1 cup chickpeas (rinsed + drained)

• ½ cup tomatoes, diced

• ½ cup cucumber or bell pepper

• ¼ cup crumbled feta

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• Lemon juice

• Oregano, salt, pepper

Creamy Vegetarian Filling

• 1 cup cooked broccoli florets

• ½ cup cooked quinoa or rice

• ½ cup shredded cheddar

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt

• Garlic powder, salt, pepper

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Instructions

1. Bake the Sweet Potatoes

• Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.

• Wash and dry the sweet potatoes.

• Rub with a little olive oil and salt.

• Pierce with a fork 4–5 times.

• Bake 45–60 minutes, until soft when squeezed.

2. Prepare Your Filling

• Combine your chosen filling ingredients in a bowl.

• Adjust seasoning to taste.

3. Stuff the Potatoes

• When sweet potatoes are done, let them cool slightly.

• Slice open lengthwise and gently fluff the interior with a fork.

• Spoon filling inside each potato.

4. Optional: Re-Bake for Melty, Toasty Finish

• Place stuffed potatoes back in the oven for 10–12 minutes
  (great if using cheese or wanting a crispy top).

5. Serve

Top with:

• Sour cream or Greek yogurt

• Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, green onion)

• A drizzle of olive oil, hot sauce, or lemon juice

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Flavor Variations

🌯 Tex-Mex: Chicken or beans + corn + salsa + cheddar + cilantro
🥬 Healthy/High-Protein: Quinoa + spinach + chickpeas + tahini
🥓 Loaded Baked Potato Style: Bacon + cheddar + butter + chives
🍎 Sweet Breakfast Version: Cinnamon, pecans, bananas, maple syrup
🍫 Dessert-Style: Marshmallows + cinnamon + brown sugar

OTHER RECIPES

A great baked sweet potato recipe to try !
Ingredients:

* 4 medium sweet potatoes
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon milk
* 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained and reserve liquid
* 6 marshmallows

INSTRUCTIONS
Bake sweet potatoes at 450° until soft. 

Cut each baked sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out potato, leaving shell intact. 

Mash sweet potatoes with butter, salt and milk, along with 1/2 cup crushed pineapple. 

Add a little more milk or butter if necessary. 

Fill baked sweet potato shells. 

Slice marshmallows in half and top each sweet potato with two halves. 

Top with a spoonful of crushed pineapple.

 Put reserved pineapple syrup or juice in a saucepan and bring to a boil. 

Drizzle each sweet potato with a little of the juice. 

Place sweet potatoes under broiler and broil until browned. 

The baked sweet potato recipe stuffed is ready to serves 4 to 6 persons....nice ! Enjoy it !
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