Cheesy Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Havarti and Garlic

Name: Cheesy Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Havarti and Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 3 small-medium sweet potatoes; olive oil and sea salt for crispy potato prep; 2.5 oz kale; 2 cloves garlic; drizzle of your favorite healthy oil; ½ cup heavy cream; ½ cup havarti cheese; salt and pepper; ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 2 slices crispy cooked bacon for topping

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings
3 servings
Calories
341 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
American

Cheesy Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Havarti and Garlic

Reese Morris

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These easy Cheesy Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a tasty way to pile on the veggies!

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Ingredients

Servings

3 small-medium sweet potatoes
olive oil and sea salt for crispy potato prep (optional)
2.5 oz kale
2 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
drizzle of your favorite healthy oil or butter for sautéing
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup havarti cheese
salt and pepper to taste
⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 slices crispy cooked bacon for topping

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Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F
Pierce your potatoes a few times with a fork and place on a foil lined baking sheet.
For extra crispy skins, rub with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
Bake 45-60 minutes until tender.
Once your potatoes are done baking, allow to cool slightly and slice vertically.
Now let's cream some kale!
Remove the middle stem from each leaf and wash thoroughly. Chop into small pieces.
For bright green and super tender kale, we're going to blanch it before creaming. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add your kale until bright green and tender, approx. 5-10 minutes.
Rince with cold water in a colander and set aside.
Return the same pot to your burner over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or butter.
Add your garlic and sauté until fragrant, approx. 1-2 min.
Add cream and 90% of the kale and keep heat at a simmer.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cook until cream begins to reduce and thicken.
Stir in your cheese and add any additional seasoning to taste, if desired.
Garnish with crumbled cooked bacon and extra chopped kale.
For a kick, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes!

Notes

Short on time? Skip baking in favor of microwaving. Pierce with a fork and cook on high for 7-8 minutes. Depending on size, yours may be done quicker or require an extra minute or two.
To make these potatoes extra cheesy, use havarti or any other creamy, melty cheese of your choosing. Gouda or a Mozzarella-Parmesan combo, for example. For a more traditional creamed kale, feel free to use parmesan cheese instead! It won't look like the photos but will still be super tasty!
Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 230mg (10%) Potassium 613mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 21448IU (429%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 132mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	341kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	30g	10%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	12g	60%
Cholesterol	68mg	23%
Sodium	230mg	10%
Potassium	613mg	13%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	21448IU	429%
Vitamin C	32mg	36%
Calcium	132mg	13%
Iron	1mg	6%