Maple Walnut Twice Baked Sweet Potato

A drizzle of maple syrup is added to sweet potatoes.

5 from 2 votes

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings.

Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

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.

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