Elegant Sweet Potato Skins

Elevate your appetizer game with these Elegant Sweet Potato Skins, a stunning twist on a classic comfort food. Perfectly crispy sweet potato shells are filled with a velvety blend of mashed sweet potato, cream cheese, sour cream, and smoky crumbled bacon, then topped with sharp cheddar and baked until irresistibly golden. Garnished with fresh parsley and a pinch of paprika for a pop of color, this crowd-pleasing dish combines creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors with a subtle sweetness from the potatoes. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a creative side dish, these gourmet sweet potato skins are easy to make, utterly indulgent, and guaranteed to impress. Perfect for sweet potato lovers and fans of elegant comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
• 0.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Step 2

Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pat them dry. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 3

Rub the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until they are tender and a knife easily pierces through the flesh.

Step 4

Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes, or until they are safe to handle.

Step 5

Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer inside to maintain structure. Set aside the scooped-out flesh in a mixing bowl.

Step 6

Brush the inside and outside of the sweet potato skins with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of pepper. Place the skins back onto the baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for an additional 10 minutes to crisp them slightly.

Step 7

While the skins are crisping, mash the reserved sweet potato flesh until smooth. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, crumbled bacon, 0.25 cup of the shredded cheddar, green onions, the remaining salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 8

Remove the crisped sweet potato skins from the oven and spoon the filling evenly into each skin. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 9

Return the filled sweet potato skins to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your elegant sweet potato skins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	852.7 grams (852.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1628

Total Fat 111.30g	143%
Saturated Fat 52.60g	263%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 250mg	83%
Sodium 3979mg	173%
Total Carbohydrate 121.20g	44%
Dietary Fiber 17.40g	62%
Total Sugars 30.30g
Protein 44.30g	89%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 799mg	61%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 2227mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.2%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 29.1%