Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for creamy mushroom and spinach stuffed sweet potatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until they are browned and softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Stir in the mushroom and spinach mixture until well combined.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out a small portion of the flesh to create space for the filling.
- Fill each sweet potato half with the creamy mushroom and spinach mixture. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Add cooked chicken or turkey for extra protein and heartiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg