Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach & Mushrooms

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with garlicky goodness — these stuffed sweet potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that’s healthy-ish and totally satisfying. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant side dishes!

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 Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean

• 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

• 1 cup mushrooms, chopped

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• 1 cup cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup grated cheese (Parmesan or cheddar work well)

• 1/4 cup milk

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper, to taste

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• Olive oil, for sautéing

 Directions

 Bake the Sweet Potatoes

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

• Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet.

• Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until fork-tender.

Prepare the Filling

• In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil.

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• Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds, then add mushrooms and cook until browned.

• Add the spinach and cook until wilted.

• Reduce heat and stir in the cream cheese and milk. Mix until smooth.

• Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble & Bake

• Once sweet potatoes are cooked, cut them in half lengthwise and gently scoop out a little of the flesh to make room for filling.

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• Spoon the creamy spinach-mushroom mixture into each sweet potato half.

• Sprinkle with grated cheese.

• Return to the oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

 Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 50 minutes

• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

• Servings: 4

• Calories: ~320 kcal per serving

 Tips & Variations

• Add chopped cooked bacon or toasted pine nuts for a smoky crunch.

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• Swap mushrooms with zucchini or bell peppers.

• For vegan version, use plant-based cream cheese and non-dairy cheese.

FAQs

Q: Can I prep this in advance?
A: Yes! Assemble ahead and bake just before serving.

Q: Can I freeze them?
A: They’re best fresh, but you can freeze them before the final bake. Thaw overnight and bake as instructed.

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