Description
Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender sweet potatoes with a rich filling of sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, and creamy cheese. This scrumptious dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing potluck option. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, these stuffed sweet potatoes not only look stunning but also cater to various dietary preferences. Experience the delightful harmony of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 45 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté garlic and mushrooms until golden brown (about 5 minutes), then add spinach until wilted.
- Reduce heat to low, mix in cream cheese until melted, and season with salt and pepper.
- Slice baked sweet potatoes open lengthwise; scoop out some flesh to combine with the filling.
- Fill each sweet potato half with the mushroom-spinach mixture, top with shredded mozzarella, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg