Description
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes feature a creamy, sweet filling made with cream cheese, brown sugar, and cinnamon, topped with a buttery streusel topping that bakes to a golden perfection. This comforting American side dish pairs perfectly with any main course and brings warm, cozy flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces (1/2 block) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry. Use a fork to poke holes all over each sweet potato to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potatoes on a sheet tray and brush them all over with olive oil. Bake for about 45 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Note that baking time may vary depending on size.
- Scoop and Mash: Remove the baked sweet potatoes from the oven and slice them in half. Carefully scoop out the insides into a large bowl, leaving the skins intact to use as boats for the filling. Mash the sweet potato flesh with cream cheese, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
- Fill Potato Skins: Evenly divide the mashed sweet potato mixture back into the empty sweet potato skins, spreading it smoothly.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until crumbly and combined.
- Add Topping and Final Bake: Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the filled sweet potato halves. Return them to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Baking times may vary; always check for fork tenderness to determine doneness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the mashed filling.
- You can prepare the topping in advance to save time.
- Leftover sweet potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated, though texture may slightly change.