Loaded Sweet Potato Skins: 10 Minute Cheesy Snack
Enjoy these Loaded Sweet Potato Skins, a perfect bacon and cheese appetizer for game day or any party. They’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional, for topping)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them a few times with a fork.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly, then slice them in half lengthwise.
- Carefully scoop out most of the flesh from each half, leaving a small border to create a “skin” shell.
- Mash the scooped-out sweet potato flesh in a bowl with a little salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mashed sweet potato back into the skins.
- Top each skin with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the loaded skins back on a baking sheet.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can prepare the sweet potato skins ahead of time and refrigerate them before topping and baking.
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños, salsa, or a different type of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skin (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg