Creamy Mushroom Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Printer View)

Roasted sweet potatoes topped with creamy garlic mushrooms and spinach filling

# What you'll need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 10.5 oz each)

→ Vegetable Filling

02 - 2 tsp olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup diced button or cremini mushrooms (5 oz)
05 - 1 cup fresh spinach (1 oz)

→ Creamy Mixture

06 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (3.5 oz)
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash sweet potatoes and pierce each several times with a fork. Place directly on oven rack and bake 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
02 - While potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and any liquid is evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
04 - Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed vegetables, cream cheese, and half of the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Once sweet potatoes are done, let cool slightly. Slice open lengthwise and gently scoop out some of the flesh, leaving enough to keep skins intact. Mash the scooped potato flesh and mix it into the veggie-cheese filling.
07 - Fill sweet potato skins with the creamy mushroom-spinach mixture. Sprinkle the tops with remaining shredded cheese.
08 - Return stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes creates the perfect backdrop for earthy mushrooms and creamy cheese
  • Everything happens in the oven mostly, leaving you time to actually relax while dinner cooks
02 -
  • Dont skip scooping out some of the sweet potato flesh or you'll end up with too much filling for the skins
  • The filling can be made ahead and refrigerated, just bring it to room temperature before stuffing
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment for easier cleanup if any cheese escapes
  • Let the stuffed potatoes rest for 5 minutes after baking so the filling sets slightly
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