Gluten-Free Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes for Holidays & Special Occasions Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes 5.0 (2) Add your rating & review This healthy recipe is a savory riff on the traditional brown-sugar-and-pecan-topped sweet potato casserole so often found on Thanksgiving tables. Crispy baby kale leaves make a stunning garnish, but any green or herb that suits you will look great, fried or not. By Mary-Frances Heck Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 medium sweet potatoes (10-12 ounces each) 1 tablespoon canola or sunflower oil ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided ⅓ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper ½ teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg Fried baby kale leaves for garnish (see Tip) Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Prick sweet potatoes in 3 to 4 spots with a fork. Rub with oil and place on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees. Slice each sweet potato in half horizontally and scoop the flesh into a large bowl, leaving a generous 1/4-inch border in the skins. Place 12 of the prettiest skins back on the baking sheet. (Discard the remaining 4 skins.) Add 1/4 cup cheese, sour cream, syrup, salt, pepper and nutmeg to the sweet potato flesh and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Divide the filling among the skins. Top each with a little of the remaining cheese. Bake until the filling is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with fried baby kale leaves, if desired. Tips To make ahead: Prepare through Step 5 and refrigerate for up to 4 hours; let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats. Equipment: Parchment paper Tip: To turn baby kale into a cool garnish, make sure the leaves are dry, then fry them in hot oil until crisp, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels. This also works for herbs like sage or other soft greens like carrot tops. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2017 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 113 Calories 3g Fat 19g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 1/2 sweet potato Calories 113 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 7g Added Sugars 2g 4% Protein 3g 5% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 6mg 2% Vitamin A 14663IU 293% Vitamin C 15mg 17% Folate 5mcg 1% Sodium 283mg 12% Calcium 67mg 5% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 23mg 6% Potassium 383mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved