Loaded Sweet Potato Skins (Printable Format)

Twice-baked sweet potato skins with bacon, melted cheddar and dollops of sour cream — ideal for sharing or snacking.

# What's Needed:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes

→ Filling

02 - 4 slices bacon
03 - 1 cup (100 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
04 - 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

09 - Additional sour cream, for serving
10 - Extra green onions, sliced

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Scrub sweet potatoes, pat dry, and prick each several times with a fork. Rub with a little olive oil and place on baking sheet.
03 - Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Let cool for 10 minutes.
04 - While sweet potatoes bake, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
05 - Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Reserve the scooped flesh for another use.
06 - Brush insides and skins of sweet potatoes with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
07 - Return skins to baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for 10 minutes to crisp.
08 - Remove from oven. Fill each skin with shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon. Return to oven for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Let cool slightly. Top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with green onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crunchy, golden skins give you that irresistible edge-of-the-pan goodness in every bite.
  • Leftovers make incredible lunch snacks—if they even last that long.
02 -
  • Don’t rush the cooling before you scoop—the skins will tear if they’re too hot.
  • Brushing every side with oil, even under the edges, makes all the difference for shatteringly crisp skins.
03 -
  • Let potatoes cool just enough to handle before scooping: patience pays off with sturdy boats.
  • Hand-grating the cheese melts smoother and stretches longer than pre-shredded packs—your tastebuds notice the difference.
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