Loaded Sweet Potato Skins: 7-Ingredient Party Pleaser
Whip up these Loaded Sweet Potato Skins for a delightful and easy party appetizer that will have everyone asking for the recipe. They’re packed with flavor and perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup cooked shredded chicken or your favorite protein
- 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them all over with a fork.
- Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until fork-tender. Let them cool slightly.
- Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell.
- Arrange the sweet potato shells on a baking sheet.
- Fill each shell with shredded chicken, black beans, and corn.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and any optional toppings you like.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can prepare the sweet potato shells ahead of time and refrigerate them until you’re ready to assemble and bake.
- Feel free to customize the fillings with your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approximately 300-350 (will vary based on fillings)
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A