Description

Crispy, cheesy, and addictive sweet potato skins loaded with bacon, cheddar, and green onions. This simple 5-ingredient recipe is perfect for parties, game days, or a comforting weeknight snack.

Ingredients

Scale

4 large sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive/avocado oil)
6 slices thick-cut bacon
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3 stalks green onions, sliced
½ cup sour cream
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly, pat dry, and pierce with a fork.
Microwave potatoes on high for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway, until soft but holding shape.
Let cool slightly, slice lengthwise, and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a ¼-inch layer attached to the skin.
Brush the inside of each skin with vegetable oil and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes to crisp the skins.
While skins bake, cook bacon until crispy, then crumble into small pieces.
Mix crumbled bacon with shredded cheddar cheese in a small bowl.
Remove skins from oven, spoon the bacon and cheese mixture evenly into each skin.
Return to oven and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with sliced green onions and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

Par-baking in the microwave is crucial for texture. Shred your own cheese to ensure smooth melting. Serve immediately as skins soften as they cool. Do not freeze as texture will become mushy. Reheat in oven at 350°F to restore crispness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skin
Calories: 280
Sodium: 450
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 4
Protein: 12

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