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Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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  • Author: quickdish
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in the creamy, savory goodness of mushrooms and spinach stuffed into warm, sweet potatoes, creating a perfect harmony of flavor and texture.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them with a fork several times. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle in olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sauté until soft and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cream cheese and sour cream until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Once the sweet potatoes are baked, let them cool slightly, then cut them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
  7. Spoon the creamy mushroom and spinach mixture into each sweet potato.
  8. If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  9. Return stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Make-ahead tips: Prepare the filling a day in advance. You can also use an air fryer as a quicker cooking method for the sweet potatoes.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg