Description
A delicious recipe for creamy mushroom and spinach stuffed sweet potatoes, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork.
- Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and tender.
- Stir in the fresh spinach, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool slightly. Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out a small portion of the flesh to create a pocket for the filling.
- Fill each sweet potato half with the creamy mushroom and spinach mixture. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative and omit the cheese topping.
- Add cooked chicken or turkey for extra protein and heartiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg