Savory Sweet Potato Skins
By
Monica H
@MonisiaH
2
Maybe you think this is too much cheese for one potato? No such thing as too much cheese :) These are some great flavor combinations for this potato...makes a filling meal for one or two.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Notes from the Test Kitchen:
I prefer my sweet potatoes savory and this is a yummy way serve them. I loved the addition of the bell peppers and chicken. These are hearty enough for a meal, but could be cut into smaller pieces for an appetizer. And there's no such thing as too much cheese!
I prefer my sweet potatoes savory and this is a yummy way serve them. I loved the addition of the bell peppers and chicken. These are hearty enough for a meal, but could be cut into smaller pieces for an appetizer. And there's no such thing as too much cheese!
Ingredients
- 1
- large sweet potato
- 2
- mini sweet bell peppers
- 1/2
- grilled chicken breast
- 1/2 tsp
- salt
- 1/4 tsp
- curry
- 1/4 tsp
- paprika
- 3/4 - 1 c
- cubed mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp
- olive oil
- 1 Tbsp
- chopped cilantro
- 1/4 c
- teriyaki sauce
How to Make Savory Sweet Potato Skins
- 1Preheat oven 425. Bake the whole sweet potato until tender (about 30-40 minutes).
- 2In the meantime, slice bell peppers lengthwise and slightly char them over open flame on stovetop. Set aside.
- 3Let potato cool (10 minutes). Slowly cut potato lengthwise. Lower oven temp to 350.
- 4Using a spoon, carefully scoop out potato meat, leaving the skins as in tact as possible.
- 5Mix the potato with chopped grilled chicken breast, bell peppers, and all spices.
- 6Layer potato mixture, cheese, potato mixture, then finally cheese, into the potato skins.
- 7Oil your baking pan. Place potatoes into pan.
- 8Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until cheese is melted and slightly browning.
- 9Garnish with cilantro and serve with teriyaki sauce on the side.
About Savory Sweet Potato Skins
Main Ingredient: Potatoes
Regional Style: American
Collection: The Great Tailgate!
Other Tag: For Kids
