Loaded Sweet Potato Skins

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5 from 1 vote

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins are a tasty and healthy way to celebrate the big game. They're a huge crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 276kcal

Author: Cassie Johnston

Ingredients

3 medium-sized sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted coconut oil
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (leave off for veggie skins)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Sour cream and sliced green onions for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Poke holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork. And then bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are very soft.
Remove from oven, and let the sweet potatoes cool until you can handle them (10-15 minutes). Increase the oven temperature to 425°F.
Slice the sweet potatoes in half. Scoop out the sweet potato flesh, leaving ¼" to ½" in the skin. Reserve the flesh for another use (it's great topped with a poached egg for breakfast!).
Place the skins on a baking sheet fitted with a baking mat. Brush with the olive oil or coconut oil. And then sprinkle salt and pepper. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are crispy and brown.
Sprinkle the skins with the crumbled bacon and the cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve topped with sour cream and sliced green onions.

Notes

You can shave off a ton of time by microwaving your sweet potatoes instead of baking them. Just poke holes the skin with a fork, and then microwave for about 2-3 minutes per potato, rotating halfway through cook time, or until they are soft.

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