Cheese-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Recipe Name: Cheese-Stuffed Sweet PotatoesPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 55–70 minutesTotal Time: 65–80 minutesServings: 4 as a main (6–8 as a side)Ingredients:4 medium sweet potatoes2 tablespoons olive oil30 g unsalted butter, softened120 g shredded cheddar cheese60 g shredded mozzarella cheese60 ml milk or cream2 cloves garlic, minced½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)Chili flakes, to taste (optional)Instructions:Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Scrub, dry, and prick sweet potatoes, rub with olive oil, and bake 45–60 minutes until very tender.Cool slightly, slice in half lengthways, and scoop most of the flesh into a bowl, leaving a thin layer inside the skins.Mash sweet potato with butter, cheddar, mozzarella, milk or cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until creamy; stir in half the chives.Arrange skins on a tray and spoon filling back into each, mounding slightly; top with Parmesan and chili flakes if using.Bake 10–15 minutes at 200°C (400°F) until cheese is melted, lightly golden, and skins are a little crisp.Rest 5 minutes, garnish with remaining chives and extra pepper, then serve warm, with sour cream if desired.Nutrition (Calories)Calories, Best For, More....... Approx. 300–350 calories per stuffed half, best as a hearty vegetarian main or a comforting side alongside protein and salad; values vary with cheese and toppings.