Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

These sweet potatoes are not just for holidays; they should be enjoyed year-round.

Serves: 4Hands-on: 20 minutesTotal: 1 hour 35 minutesDifficulty: Medium

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
  • 3 oz. low-fat cream cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. agave nectar
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. ground ginger

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Wash sweet potatoes and then place on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour. Allow potatoes to cool. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out inside flesh into a mixing bowl. Keep potato skins intact.
  • In a second mixing bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, agave nectar, and spices. Add the cream cheese mixture to the sweet potato and mash to blend well.
  • Fill the potato skins with the sweet potato mash and place on a baking sheet. Place in the oven to bake for 15 minutes.

Recipe Information

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
  • 3 oz. low-fat cream cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. agave nectar
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. ground ginger

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Wash sweet potatoes and then place on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour. Allow potatoes to cool. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out inside flesh into a mixing bowl. Keep potato skins intact.
  • In a second mixing bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, agave nectar, and spices. Add the cream cheese mixture to the sweet potato and mash to blend well.
  • Fill the potato skins with the sweet potato mash and place on a baking sheet. Place in the oven to bake for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories220
Total Fat9g
Saturated Fat6g
Cholesterol25mg
Sodium150mg
Total Carbohydrate32g
Dietary Fiber4g
Sugars11g
Protein4g