here’s a delicious, hearty stuffed sweet potato recipe with spinach, mushrooms, and melted cheese. It’s cozy, healthy, and full of flavor. 🥔🧀🌿
🥔 Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach, Mushrooms & Melted Cheese
Servings: 2–4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45–60 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or oregano)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or gruyère)
- Optional:
- 2 tbsp cream cheese or Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess)
- red pepper flakes
- chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Bake the sweet potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash sweet potatoes and pierce with a fork several times.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake 45–60 minutes until soft.
- Remove and let cool slightly.
2. Sauté the filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add mushrooms and cook 5–6 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Optional: stir in cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a creamy texture.
3. Stuff the sweet potatoes
- Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise and gently mash the inside a bit with a fork.
- Fill each potato with the spinach & mushroom mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese.
4. Melt the cheese
- Return stuffed potatoes to the oven for 5–8 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve
Top with:
- chopped parsley
- red pepper flakes
- a dollo of Greek yogurt or sour cream
⭐ Tips for Best Results
- For extra flavor, roast sweet potatoes in olive oil and paprika
- Add crushed walnuts or pine nuts for crunch
- Use spinach + kale for more nutrition
- Try goat cheese or feta for a tangy twist