What can I put on a sweet potato?

We love these stuffed sweet potatoes, but if you are looking for more basic ways to top baked sweet potatoes we have a few suggestions for you: Top them with your favorite taco toppings like black beans, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Add a dollop of hummus, chopped black olives, chopped cherry tomatoes and feta cheese. Stuff with chickpeas and drizzle with our lemon tahini dressing . Top with chopped fresh herbs and parsley. Add a scoop of chili and top with your favorite shredded cheese, green onions and chopped cilantro.

Can these be made ahead?

The filling for this can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The sweet potatoes can be baked or microwaved and then chilled. Store them covered with plastic wrap or in aluminum foil. Reheat in the microwave until steaming hot. The filling can be heated in the microwave or in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. If possible, do not add the cheese and basil until after the filling is reheated for the best texture and flavor.

Should you poke holes in sweet potatoes before baking?

No. If you are baking the sweet potatoes in the oven you do not need to poke holes in them. It is only necessary to do so for cooking them in the microwave.

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Description

These Italian Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are super fast because the sweet potatoes are cooked in the microwave. The cheesy chicken and marinara filling is made with spinach and basil and both comforting and gourmet tasting!

Ingredients

Scale

4 sweet potatoes

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 shallot, minced

3/4 pound ground chicken or turkey

1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 cups baby spinach

1 cup marinara sauce

1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella, divided

1/4 cup basil, chopped plus more for serving

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Instructions

Pierce potatoes with a fork all over. Microwave 8 minutes. Carefully turn potatoes over and continue microwaving 8 to 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when tested with a fork.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot, chicken, oregano and salt and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon until the chicken is no longer pink. Add spinach and marinara and cook, stirring until the spinach is wilted, the chicken is cooked through and the mixture is bubbling hot. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese and 1/4 cup basil.
Split the potatoes open with a knife. Squeeze the sides to open up the slit. Use caution as they will be very hot! Use a fork to fluff up the insides. Spoon the chicken mixture into the potatoes and top with the remaining ? cup cheese. Sprinkle with additional basil before serving.

Notes

To Bake Sweet Potatoes in the Oven

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil. Place the sweet potatoes on the foil. (No need to poke with fork.)

Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour. To test if the sweet potatoes are done, try pressing a fork into the flesh. If it slides in without resistance, it is done.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stove Top and Microwave
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
Calories: 437
Sugar: 11 g
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Fiber: 10 g
Protein: 33 g