5 from 10 votes
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes recipe uses whole roasted sweet potatoes combined with crème fraîche, butter, maple syrup, bourbon, and warm spices to create a creamy, flavorful filling. The filling is scooped back into potato skins and topped with a nutty, spiced panko and nut crumb for a crunchy contrast. The preparation delivers a rich blend of sweet, savory, and spiced elements with a pleasing textural balance.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 50 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
448 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potato about 6, round, not skinny
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche or cream cheese
- 6 tablespoons butter divided, melted
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg divided
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts or pecans, walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the sweet potatoes with oil and roast on a rimmed baking sheet until very tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. (You can nuke them in the microwave to speed the roasting time if needed.)
- Cool slightly. Cut each potato in half and place the flesh of the top halves in a bowl. It should be soft enough to just fall out of the skin. Gently scoop the flesh out of the bottom halves and add it to the bowl, leaving a little around the edges for stability.
- Add the crème fraiche, 4 tablespoons butter, maple syrup, bourbon, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste, to the sweet potatoes in the bowl. Using a hand mixer (or immersion blender), puree until smooth.
- Scoop the potato puree back into the bottom halves of the potatoes. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg with the panko bread crumbs and chopped nuts. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the mixture over the tops of the sweet potatoes.
- Bake another 15-20 minutes until warmed through and golden on top. *These can be made 2-3 days in advance. If coming out of the fridge, bake 30-40 minutes—until warmed through or cheat and rewarm in the microwave.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Reheat thoroughly in an oven, air fryer, toaster oven, or microwave for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
259mg
(11%)
Potassium
840mg
(18%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
32645IU
(653%)
Vitamin C
5.9mg
(7%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 840mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 32645IU | 653% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.