Description
Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach enveloped in sweet, tender potatoes. This hearty dish is perfect for any occasion, from cozy dinners to festive gatherings. Each bite offers a rich explosion of flavors that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Simple to prepare and customizable, this recipe makes weeknight meals feel special while providing a nutritious option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes and poke holes with a fork. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms; cook until browned (approximately 8 minutes). Add spinach and cook until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; mix in cream cheese until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese along with salt and pepper.
- Once sweet potatoes are cooked, slice open lengthwise and fluff insides with a fork. Spoon filling into each potato half and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg