Description
Chipotle Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheese are a smoky, cheesy, and comforting dish that elevates simple baked sweet potatoes into a flavorful meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack. Tender sweet potatoes are mashed with smoky chipotle peppers and melty cheese, then baked again to achieve a golden, crispy topping. This easy recipe uses wholesome ingredients and offers versatility with several variations to suit different tastes and dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork, then place directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Let them cool slightly before handling.
- Prepare the Filling: Slice the baked sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the flesh into a large bowl, leaving behind sturdy skins. Mash the sweet potato flesh with butter, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Finely chop the chipotle pepper and stir it in along with 3/4 of the shredded cheddar cheese, combining fully.
- Refill and Top: Spoon the mashed sweet potato mixture back into the skins evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of each stuffed half.
- Bake Again Until Golden: Place the stuffed sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and return them to the oven at 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle with chopped green onions or add a dollop of sour cream. Serve hot and enjoy the smoky, cheesy, and sweet flavors in every bite.
Notes
- Choose sweet potatoes of similar size for even cooking and easier filling.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper gradually to control the level of heat.
- Using sharp cheddar or any strong-flavored cheese balances the natural sweetness nicely.
- Do not overfill the potato skins to avoid spills and help create crispy edges.
- The second bake is key to setting the filling and crisping the cheese topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chipotle, sweet potatoes, twice baked, cheese, smoky, comfort food, gluten free, appetizer, side dish