Stuffed Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Name: Stuffed Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 strips bacon; 1 teaspoons salt; 2 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped; 170 grams shredded Cheddar; 177 milliliters sour cream; 59 milliliters sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, patted dry and finely chopped; 907 grams sweet potatoes each)

Stuffed Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes might be a good recipe to expand your side dish repertoire. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 561 calories, 19g of protein, and 32g of fat each. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes. Head to the store and pick up sun-dried tomatoes, cheddar, scallions, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Pierce potatoes all over with a fork and place in a shallow microwave-safe baking dish. Microwave on high, turning every 2 minutes, until tender, about 10 minutes total. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

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In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes.

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Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Crumble bacon.

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Preheat oven to 400F. Halve potatoes lengthwise. Scoop out flesh into a large bowl, leaving shells of about 1/4-inch thickness.

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Place shells, cut sides up, on a baking sheet; bake until crisp, about 5 minutes.

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Stir bacon, sour cream, tomatoes, scallions, salt and half of cheese into bowl with potato flesh. Spoon filling into shells, sprinkle with remaining cheese and return to oven.

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