Chipotle Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheese
Chipotle Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheese combine creamy sweet potatoes with smoky chipotle peppers and melted cheese for a rich and flavorful side or main dish. This recipe is easy to prepare, customizable, and perfect for any meal occasion, delivering comforting warmth with a healthy twist.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced finely
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 green onions or a handful of chives, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Scrub sweet potatoes clean and poke several times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45 to 60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the Filling: When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh into a bowl, leaving a thin shell intact. Mash the flesh with butter, sour cream, minced chipotle peppers, and a generous handful of grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill the Potato Skins: Stuff the mashed mixture evenly back into the potato skins. Top each with the remaining shredded cheese for a golden, bubbly finish.
- Bake Again for Perfection: Place stuffed potatoes on the baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
Notes
- Choose uniformly sized sweet potatoes for even cooking.
- Do not overstuff the potato skins to prevent breaking.
- Mash filling to your preferred texture—creamy or slightly chunky.
- Add chipotle peppers gradually to control the heat level.
- Line baking trays with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chipotle, sweet potatoes, twice baked, cheesy, smoky, comfort food, gluten free