Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes: The Perfect Holiday Side!
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes are a festive comfort food that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced (like Honeycrisp or Gala)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 45–50 minutes until fork-tender.
- Once cool enough to handle, slice sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the centers into a bowl (leave a ¼-inch border). Mash with butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In a skillet, cook diced apples with a little butter over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Stir in cranberries and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir half the sautéed mix into the mashed sweet potatoes. Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato shells. Top with remaining apples and cranberries. Bake for another 10–12 minutes until heated through.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is a great side for holiday meals.
- Can be made dairy-free by using coconut oil.
- Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Protein: 2g