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Loaded Sweet Potato Skins

01/31/2014 By Tammi 73 Comments

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These Loaded Sweet Potato Skins are sweet in taste with mouthwatering cheese and bacon, and some creamy sour cream and chives. perfection!

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Loaded Sweet Potato Skins

Don’t forget to try my Spicy Maple Sweet Potato Wedges recipe as well! For a yummy side there’s also the ever-popular Roasted Red Potatoes side dish!

Now, I don’t even recall having sweet potatoes as a kid. That being said, as an adult I don’t think of cooking them either. Do you find that you are the same way as well?

Continually cooking foods and dishes that you were raised on, either in the same or similar fashions?

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Once I realized that, and the fact that I didn’t even have a sweet potato dish in my recipe box – I decided to add one. With February being National Sweet Potato month, what a great excuse to start cooking more using this potato.

They are jam-packed with Vitamin A & C and if stored correctly {in a cooler place like the garage}, they can also last 3-6 months!

For my first sweet potato recipe at My Organized Chaos, I wan’t simple and a spin on a classic. So, today I’m featuring Loaded Sweet Potato Skins, and you’ll notice the recipe is similar to how you’d make loaded baked potatoes.

Or, one of the many ways you could make loaded potatoes rather, since there’s so many little variations on such a popular recipe. 

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins are sweet in taste with mouthwatering cheese and bacon, and some creamy sour cream and chives. perfection!

Sweet Potatoes are, well, sweet. So, if your stores carry the larger ones like mine, keep that in mind. Once person most likely couldn’t finish one half all on their own.

For that reason I only made 2 {4 halves} and it was more than enough for the kids and I. Plus, add as little or as much of the cheese and bacon as you want.

In fact, I encourage overuse of bacon for the Loaded Sweet Potato Skins – it helps to balance the sweetness. ok, that and I just love bacon.

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins
Loaded Sweet Potato Skins

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins are sweet in taste with mouthwatering cheese and bacon, and some creamy sour cream and chives. perfection!

Ingredients

  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 6-8 slices Bacon
  • 3 tablespoons Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese {cheddar or mozza or a mix of both}
  • 3 Green Onions, chopped
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • Sour Cream, if desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Scrub sweet potato skins to clean and pat dry.
  3. Poke holes into the sweet potatoes and place them on a foil-lined {and greased} baking sheet. Bake until sweet potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. While the sweet potatoes are baking, cook slices of bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, about 10-15 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel, then crumble.
  5. Remove sweet potatoes from oven and cool until you can handle them in your hands. Cut them in half, lengthwise and scoop out most the flesh into a bowl, leaving about ¼ inch of flesh in the skin.
  6. Brush the sweet potato skins with oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them back on the baking sheet skin side down and bake for 10 minutes to get them a little crispy. Remove from oven and allow to cool enough to handle as before.
  7. Mash the sweet potato flesh with a fork until smooth and mix in the cream. Add filling to skins, then top with bacon and cheese. Broil the skins until cheese has melted, about 3 minutes.
  8. Top with bacon and sour cream. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 382Saturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 400mgCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 11g

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth Vlug says

    01/31/2014 at 8:48 am

    I love sweet potatoes. This recipe looks like a keeper. And a crowd pleaser. Also you can never have too much bacon šŸ˜‰ Thanks for sharing yet another great recipe.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:47 am

      You can NEVER have too much bacon!!
      šŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. mindy cole says

    01/31/2014 at 9:33 am

    I heard so much about these been wanting to try I will have to make them

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:48 am

      Let me know what yo think once you do, Mindy!

      Reply
  3. Jody says

    01/31/2014 at 9:47 am

    Those look really good. Mmm, bacon!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:48 am

      Mmmm, bacon!!
      šŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Brenda Roy says

    01/31/2014 at 9:57 am

    Sweet Potatoes are soooo good for you and this recipes looks absolutely delicious

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:49 am

      So true, we need to incorporate Sweet Potatoes into our dinners more often!

      Reply
  5. kathy downey says

    01/31/2014 at 10:24 am

    recipes sounds delish i am going to use just white potato since i really don t care for sweet potato

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:50 am

      I find it so strong myself, a little does go a long way. That being said I could eat a lot more potatoes than sweet potato, maybe that is part of it being healthier for you? lol

      Reply
  6. Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens says

    01/31/2014 at 10:40 am

    Sooo yummy Tammi! My husband would go crazy for these!!!!!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:50 am

      šŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Holly E says

    01/31/2014 at 10:52 am

    These look so delicious! I love mine with bacon and sour cream too.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:50 am

      Ohhh, the more the merrier!

      Reply
  8. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    01/31/2014 at 11:21 am

    sounds really good, looks really good droolicious

    Reply
  9. Maryam iqbal says

    01/31/2014 at 12:48 pm

    Love anything with potatoes

    Reply
  10. Becky says

    01/31/2014 at 1:14 pm

    These look really good!! And I have a couple sweet potatoes right now waiting to be cooked.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:51 am

      If you try this recipe, I’d love to know what you think Becky!

      Reply
  11. Stacie says

    01/31/2014 at 4:31 pm

    OMG you’ve outdone yourself with this recipe. They look FANTASTIC! I can’t wait to make these.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:51 am

      Thanks Stacie!
      šŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. Gvenny says

    01/31/2014 at 6:12 pm

    I love sweet potatoes and eat them every week. I rarely eat regular potatoes anymore….even prefer sweet potato fries over the usual. Thanks for this wonderful recipe to add to my collection! šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:52 am

      Good to know, if you have any particular fave recipes, send them over. I need more!
      šŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Florence C says

    02/01/2014 at 5:58 am

    I love sweet potatoes and your recipes looks yummy.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:52 am

      Thanks Florence!

      Reply
  14. Erika B says

    02/01/2014 at 9:09 am

    These look absolutely amazing. I have to make these. Yumm Im sharing this recipe as well!! šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:53 am

      Thanks Erika!

      Reply
  15. Vesper says

    02/01/2014 at 9:50 am

    I have never tried sweet potato before but I like this recipe

    Reply
  16. Amanda Geering says

    02/01/2014 at 10:14 am

    These look so yummy! I am going to have to try them, my kids and I love sweet potatoes!

    Reply
  17. Andrea Amy says

    02/01/2014 at 2:00 pm

    YUM! I love sweet potatoes, and I never once thought to prepare them like this. I know what is on my shopping list for next week!

    Reply
  18. kb says

    02/01/2014 at 2:55 pm

    I am making these for Superbowl weekend \

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/03/2014 at 11:53 am

      Nice!

      Reply
  19. ginette4 says

    02/01/2014 at 3:34 pm

    Love loaded potato skins, haven’t had them in years..thanks for the post, just reminded me of what I’ve been missing..lol

    Reply
  20. kristen duever says

    02/02/2014 at 2:00 pm

    omg – these sound delish – will definitely try making them!

    Reply
  21. Jenny N says

    02/02/2014 at 7:48 pm

    I recently just started sweet potato – i know, crazy right? – and that’s only because sweet potato fries became the new it thing. Of course, we cannot have too much of that. But I do love the taste of sweet potato and this looks so amazing! Its definitely something different from our usual potatoes but I think we would love it at our house

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/10/2014 at 6:37 am

      YES, the fries started me on them too, so funny! Up until then, i don’t even recall having them before…

      Reply
  22. Breanna Reilly says

    02/03/2014 at 9:02 am

    YUM! I never thought of taking a sweet potato and loading it up like a regular one!! This is awesome, a must try.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  23. Teresa Claire says

    02/03/2014 at 11:54 am

    This is one of my favourite recipes…Tammi Style! Perfect for anytime…

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/10/2014 at 6:37 am

      Awe, it’s soooo good!

      Reply
  24. Sylvia says

    02/03/2014 at 12:19 pm

    Recipe looks easy and delicious.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/10/2014 at 6:37 am

      It is!
      šŸ™‚

      Reply
  25. Elizabeth D. says

    02/03/2014 at 1:27 pm

    I’m exactly the same. We never had sweet potatoes as a kid and as I got older they always seemed like something unhealthy cooked with marshmallows or lots of sugar but now that I’ve had a chance to try them on their own I’ve discovered the great flavour they possess naturally. I really like your idea of making them like baked potatoes because that’s a healthy way to prepare them and yet it still feels familiar. Thanks!

    Reply
  26. Lance Rose says

    02/03/2014 at 1:49 pm

    yummmmm

    Reply
  27. susanne mccarthy says

    02/03/2014 at 2:24 pm

    sounds delicious…..gotta try!

    Reply
  28. janice montroy says

    02/04/2014 at 12:10 pm

    I love sweet potatoes and this recipe looks easy

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/10/2014 at 6:38 am

      It is really easy, and the bacon and sour cream MAKE IT!
      šŸ™‚

      Reply
  29. Susan T. says

    02/04/2014 at 2:30 pm

    I love sweet potatoes! The saltiness of the bacon would be perfect with them!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/10/2014 at 6:38 am

      Exactly!
      šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  30. Heidi C. says

    02/04/2014 at 5:50 pm

    I love sweet potatoes and was looking for more ways to introduce them to our family diet. I think this recipe would be a hit!

    Reply
  31. Brenda Doub says

    02/04/2014 at 7:24 pm

    LOVE SWEET POTATOES. I will be trying this for sure, just pinned it.

    Reply
  32. nicolthepickle says

    02/05/2014 at 9:29 am

    These look so good. We love sweet potatoes here and sweet potato fries are a huge treat. (I only deepfry once a month) But I may just have to make these.

    Reply
  33. susan says

    02/05/2014 at 2:00 pm

    1. These look amazing!! + 2. Your photos are just unbelievable. So clear, just great.

    Reply
  34. kelly young says

    02/06/2014 at 8:37 am

    omg i need to try these they look delish thank you

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/10/2014 at 6:39 am

      You are very welcome, enjoy!!
      šŸ™‚

      Reply
  35. francine says

    02/06/2014 at 12:05 pm

    this looks good. the only thing is I would make it without onions because I cant stand onions lol

    Reply
  36. Heather H says

    02/06/2014 at 4:12 pm

    I am not a sweet potato fan, but I want to be … maybe these loaded potatoes will change my mind !@

    Reply
  37. angie smith says

    02/07/2014 at 6:56 am

    oh man my boys who just started eating sweet potatoes would love these! will definitely try for an easy meal

    Reply
  38. Lynda Cook says

    02/07/2014 at 1:59 pm

    these look amazing, my husband would love them, maybe I’ll make these for valentines

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      02/10/2014 at 6:38 am

      Great idea Lynda!
      šŸ™‚

      Reply
  39. Angela Mitchell says

    02/07/2014 at 4:16 pm

    I don’t really like sweet potatoes, but I wish I did, however my husband loooves them. He will want to make these I’m sure!

    Reply
  40. Jen P says

    02/08/2014 at 3:24 pm

    This looks fabulous! I can’t wait to try it

    Reply
  41. Victoria Ess says

    02/09/2014 at 6:29 am

    These look delicious! I rarely have white potatoes on hand, but do buy sweet potatoes once in a while. This would be a nice change from roasting them, which is what I usually do.

    Reply
  42. Debbie W says

    02/10/2014 at 6:22 pm

    This is a nice change. I love sweet potatoes

    Reply
  43. Holly says

    02/13/2014 at 2:35 pm

    I love sweet potatoes! I’ve never thought to use them for loaded skins. Definitely going to give this a try! I wish I had seen this for the Superbowl. šŸ™

    Reply
  44. diane king says

    02/16/2014 at 5:10 pm

    looks so good

    Reply
  45. move to hawaii with pets says

    08/13/2014 at 7:01 pm

    You really make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find
    this matter to be actually something which I
    think I would never understand. It seems too complex and very broad for me.
    I’m looking forward for your next post, I’ll try to get the hang of it!

    Reply
  46. Debbie White Beattie says

    04/29/2016 at 3:47 am

    Your recipe looks delicious and I’ll be making these soon

    Reply

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