Bacon-Stuffed Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Name: Bacon-Stuffed Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, Tex-Mex, American
Ingredients: 8 oz Bacon; 1 pinch Black Pepper; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 2 tbsp Crème Fraîche; 0.25 cup Diced Jalapeño Peppers; 0.33 cup Green Onion; 2 tsp Lime Juice; 0.5 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 pinch Salt & Pepper; 0.5 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 4 whole Sweet Potato

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Bacon-Stuffed Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes balance caramelized sweetness with smoky bacon, melty sharp Cheddar, and a gentle jalapeño heat. A hint of lime and crème fraîche adds brightness and creaminess to each fluffy, crisp-skinned bite. Serve as a standout side for dinner or a hearty game-day snack that pairs well with grilled meats or salads.

Prep20 mins
Cook55 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2

Set the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Prick them with a knife and drizzle with olive oil; rub to coat. Arrange the sweet potatoes evenly spaced.
3

Bake in the preheated oven until fully tender, about 35 minutes.
4

Meanwhile, add the bacon to a pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until it begins to crisp and the fat turns foamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the green onions and jalapeño; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
5

Let the sweet potatoes cool until safe to handle. Keep the oven on. Using a 45-degree angle, cut off the top 1/3 of each potato. Scoop out the sweet potato flesh from both the tops and bottoms, leaving at least 1/4 inch of flesh in the bottoms to form the shells.
6

Season the sweet potato flesh with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Add 1/2 cup cheese, creme fraiche, and lime juice. Mash with a potato masher. Add the bacon mixture and stir until combined. Spoon the filling into the sweet potato shells. Lightly sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
7

Bake until heated through and the tops begin to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.