Spicy Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipes

TWICE BAKED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the sweet potatoes with oil and roast on a rimmed baking sheet until very tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. (You can nuke them in the microwave to speed the roasting time if needed.)
• Cool slightly. Cut each potato in half and place the flesh of the top halves in a bowl. It should be soft enough to just fall out of the skin. Gently scoop the flesh out of the bottom halves and add it to the bowl, leaving a little around the edges for stability.
• Add the crème fraiche, 4 tablespoons butter, maple syrup, bourbon, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste, to the sweet potatoes in the bowl. Using a hand mixer (or immersion blender), puree until smooth.
• Scoop the potato puree back into the bottom halves of the potatoes. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg with the panko bread crumbs and chopped nuts. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the mixture over the tops of the sweet potatoes.
• Bake another 15-20 minutes until warmed through and golden on top. *These can be made 2-3 days in advance. If coming out of the fridge, bake 30-40 minutes-until warmed through or cheat and rewarm in the microwave.

TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the oven until soft, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let rest 5 minutes. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh, being careful not to damage the skin. Rice the flesh in a ricer set over a bowl.
• Bring the heavy cream and chipotle puree to a simmer over low heat in a small saucepan. Stir the warm cream, butter, creme fraiche and 1/2 cup of the maple syrup into the sweet potato mixture until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spray the baking dish with cooking spray. Fill each of the skins with the cream mixture, place back on the baking sheet and bake until golden brown. Remove the potatoes to a platter and drizzle the tops of each with the remaining maple syrup.

SPICY TWICE BAKED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Brush both sides of the Sweet Potato (1) with Olive Oil (1 teaspoon) and sprinkle with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
• Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Pierce a few times with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 45-50 minutes, or until the flesh is tender.
• Scoop out the flesh and mix with Fresh Cilantro (1 tablespoon), Unsalted Butter (1/2 tablespoon), Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Cheddar Cheese (1/4 cup), Chili Pepper (1/2) with ribs and seeds removed and Garlic (1 clove).
• Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Return the filling to the skins and top with Coarse Sea Salt (to taste). Return to the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes more.
• Serve topped with Greek Yogurt (to taste), Kale Pesto (to taste) and Fresh Cilantro (to taste).

SPICY TWICE BAKED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F
• Thoroughly wash sweet potatoes and pierce the skins 5-6 times with a fork
• Place on cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until soft (actual baking time depends on thickness of potatoes. If they are still hard in the center when you cut one open, continue baking until completely soft)
• Slice potatoes in half and scoop the insides into a separate bowl, being sure to leave a little of the "meat" of the potato still in the skin to help keep it's shape
• Thoroughly mash potatoes in a bowl and add in all ingredients except cheese and cilantro
• Scoop spoon fulls of mixture into each potato skin until full
• Top with mozzarella cheese and place back into oven for 15-20 minutes
• Remove from oven and top with cilantro if desired
• Serve immediately

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place the sweet potato chunks into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper overtop. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning. Spread onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the potatoes over with a spatula, and continue baking until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.