Topping for Baked Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your baked sweet potatoes with this irresistible topping that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and smoky. This quick and easy recipe combines creamy plain Greek yogurt sweetened with a touch of honey, spiced with a dash of cinnamon, and grounded with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper. Crispy crumbled bacon, roasted pecans, and fresh, vibrant herbs like parsley and green onions add layers of texture and flavor, creating a gourmet-level dish in just 10 minutes of prep time. Ideal for weeknight dinners or as a stunning side dish for holiday gatherings, this customizable topping takes your humble baked sweet potatoes to new culinary heights. Perfectly satisfying and bursting with fresh, hearty flavors, it’s a must-try for sweet potato lovers!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cup roasted pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt and honey. Stir until well blended and smooth.
Step 2
Add the ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
Step 3
Prepare the toppings: crumble the cooked bacon, roughly chop the roasted pecans, and finely slice the green onions and fresh parsley.
Step 4
Place the baked sweet potatoes onto plates or a serving dish. Slice each sweet potato open lengthwise to create a pocket.
Step 5
Generously spoon the yogurt mixture into the pockets of the baked sweet potatoes.
Step 6
Top the sweet potatoes with the crumbled bacon, chopped roasted pecans, sliced green onions, and fresh parsley.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy the harmony of sweet, smoky, and herby flavors.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (383.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 686.6 |
| Total Fat 38.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 60.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1332.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 44.9g | |
| Protein 40.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 356.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 818.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories