Maple Walnut Twice Baked Sweet Potato
Warm spices, pure maple syrup and a crunchy walnut and brown sugar topping give your senses the feeling of decadence without difficult prep work or the prices in a 5-star restaurant. Double baked sweet potatoes Make the perfect holiday side dish or even for weeknight dinner.
servings.
Ingredients
For sweet potatoes
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
For topping
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce each of them with a fork to create holes in the skin. Place the prepared sweet potatoes on a baking tray. Bake the sweet potatoes for about 30 minutes, until they are fully cooked.
- Once they're done, cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh, being cautious not to damage the skins.
- Transfer the scooped-out sweet potato flesh to a large bowl and mash it using a fork.
- To the mashed sweet potatoes, add yogurt, brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients together.
- Evenly distribute the mashed sweet potato filling back into the hollowed sweet potato skins.
- In the meantime, prepare the topping by combining walnuts, brown sugar, and butter in a bowl.
- Sprinkle the prepared topping mixture over the filled sweet potatoes, and then bake them for an additional 15 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- Once baked, serve the stuffed sweet potatoes while they're still warm, with maple syrup on the side.
Notes
- Choose the right sweet potatoes: Select medium-sized sweet potatoes that are similar in size to ensure even cooking.
- Scrub and prick the potatoes: Scrub the sweet potatoes well to remove any dirt or debris from their skins. Use a fork to prick each sweet potato a few times to allow steam to escape during baking and prevent them from bursting.
- Customize the filling: Be creative with your filling. Consider adding chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans), dried cranberries or raisins, or even a sprinkle of grated cheese for extra flavor and texture.
- Mix well: Ensure that all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed into the sweet potato flesh for a consistent flavor throughout.
- Scoop carefully: When scooping out the flesh, leave a thin layer of sweet potato on the skin to create a sturdy shell for refilling.
- Choose your texture: Mash or blend the sweet potato filling until it's smooth and creamy. You can use a hand masher, a fork, or a food processor for this step.
- Choose piping or spooning: You can either spoon the filling back into the sweet potato shells or use a piping bag to create a decorative finish.
- Add garnish for presentation: Consider garnishing with fresh herbs, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a sprinkle of extra nuts for a visually appealing presentation.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 16121IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
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