Sweet Potato with Creamy Cheesy Bacon Topping

Elevate your meal game with these indulgent Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Cheesy Bacon Topping, a perfect harmony of savory and sweet flavors. This recipe features tender baked sweet potatoes, generously loaded with a rich, velvety mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sour cream, and butter, seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Crispy crumbled bacon and a sprinkle of fresh green onions add irresistible texture and flavor, creating a crowd-pleasing dish that's ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe is a must-try for anyone craving comfort food at its finest. Perfect for searches like "loaded sweet potato recipes," "bacon-topped sweet potatoes," and "creamy cheesy side dishes," it’s a delicious way to transform simple ingredients into a standout dish. Serve as a satisfying main course or a hearty side for family and friends!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces large sweet potatoes
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 stalks green onions
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce each one several times with a fork. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.

Step 4

While the sweet potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and butter. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Add the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until evenly combined.

Step 7

Slice the green onions thinly, separating the white and green parts. Add the sliced whites to the cheese mixture and set aside the greens for garnish.

Step 8

Once the sweet potatoes are baked and cool enough to handle, carefully slice them open lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork.

Step 9

Spoon the creamy cheese mixture generously over each split sweet potato, spreading it slightly to cover the surface.

Step 10

Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and the reserved green onion greens over the top of each sweet potato.

Step 11

Return the topped sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the topping is warm and slightly melted.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy your Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Cheesy Bacon Topping!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1316.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2618.1

Total Fat 183.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 108.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 530.5mg	0%
Sodium 3845.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 39.4g
Protein 79.1g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 1518.7mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 4146.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.3%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 26.9%