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Recipe by:

Dana Ramsey

Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These creamy mushroom and spinach stuffed sweet potatoes are a delightful and hearty dish perfect for any holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
Group: For the Filling
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz. mushrooms (cremini preferred), sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
  • 1 tsp. thyme leaves (fresh if possible)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until they're tender and a knife can easily pierce through.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook for another 6-8 minutes until the mushrooms have released their moisture and turned golden brown. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the sautéed mushroom and spinach blend with the ricotta cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  4. Once the sweet potatoes are done, cut them open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Add the creamy filling generously into each potato, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese melts and the tops are slightly golden.
  6. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

You can customize the filling with different cheeses or vegetables according to your preference.