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Cheesy Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Havarti and Garlic
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Cheesy Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Havarti and Garlic

Cheesy Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Havarti and Garlic blend baked sweet potatoes filled with a cream sauce of blanched kale, minced garlic, heavy cream, and melted Havarti cheese. Crispy bacon topping adds savory crunch, making these potatoes rich, creamy, and flavorful with tender greens inside.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F
  2. Pierce your potatoes a few times with a fork and place on a foil lined baking sheet.
  3. For extra crispy skins, rub with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
  4. Bake 45-60 minutes until tender.
  5. Once your potatoes are done baking, allow to cool slightly and slice vertically.
  6. Now let's cream some kale!
  7. Remove the middle stem from each leaf and wash thoroughly. Chop into small pieces.
  8. 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.
  9. Rince with cold water in a colander and set aside.
  10. Return the same pot to your burner over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or butter.
  11. Add your garlic and sauté until fragrant, approx. 1-2 min.
  12. Add cream and 90% of the kale and keep heat at a simmer.
  13. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  14. Cook until cream begins to reduce and thicken.
  15. Stir in your cheese and add any additional seasoning to taste, if desired.
  16. Garnish with crumbled cooked bacon and extra chopped kale.
  17. For a kick, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes!

Notes

  • For faster cooking, pierce sweet potatoes and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes, adjusting time based on size.
  • Use Havarti cheese for creamy texture, or substitute with Gouda or a mozzarella-parmesan blend for different flavors.
  • Parmesan can replace Havarti for a more traditional creamed kale taste, though it will alter the dish’s appearance.
  • Allow sweet potatoes to cool slightly before slicing to better hold the filling.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.