Savory Sweet Potato Skins
By
Monica H
@MonisiaH
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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
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
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1large sweet potato
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2mini sweet bell peppers
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1/2grilled chicken breast
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/4 tspcurry
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1/4 tsppaprika
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3/4 - 1 ccubed mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese
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1 tspolive oil
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1 Tbspchopped cilantro
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1/4 cteriyaki sauce
How to Make Savory Sweet Potato Skins
- Preheat oven 425. Bake the whole sweet potato until tender (about 30-40 minutes).
- In the meantime, slice bell peppers lengthwise and slightly char them over open flame on stovetop. Set aside.
- Let potato cool (10 minutes). Slowly cut potato lengthwise. Lower oven temp to 350.
- Using a spoon, carefully scoop out potato meat, leaving the skins as in tact as possible.
- Mix the potato with chopped grilled chicken breast, bell peppers, and all spices.
- Layer potato mixture, cheese, potato mixture, then finally cheese, into the potato skins.
- Oil your baking pan. Place potatoes into pan.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until cheese is melted and slightly browning.
- Garnish 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
