Make-Ahead Baked Sweet Potatoes

Gluten Free
Health score
22%
Make-Ahead Baked Sweet Potatoes
80 min.
6
217kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying side dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than these Make-Ahead Baked Sweet Potatoes! Perfectly gluten-free and packed with flavor, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows you to get a head start on your meal prep.

Imagine the sweet aroma of tender sweet potatoes baking in the oven, filling your kitchen with warmth and comfort. These sweet potatoes are not just a side dish; they are a delightful experience that combines the natural sweetness of the potatoes with creamy sour cream, rich butter, and a hint of brown sugar. The result is a light and fluffy filling that perfectly complements the tender potato shells.

What makes this recipe truly special is its make-ahead feature. You can prepare the sweet potatoes in advance, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen. Simply bake, mash, and fill the potato shells, then refrigerate until you're ready to bake them again. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a golden-brown, mouthwatering dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or just looking to elevate your weeknight dinner, these Make-Ahead Baked Sweet Potatoes are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a side dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 2.3 pounds sweet potatoes and into 
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • tablespoons milk 
  • tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter softened
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Pierce sweet potatoes with fork to allow steam to escape.
  2. Bake about 45 minutes or until tender.
  3. Cut thin lengthwise slice from each potato; carefully scoop out inside of potato, leaving a thin shell. Mash potatoes in large bowl until no lumps remain. Beat in sour cream and milk. Beat in brown sugar, butter and salt until potatoes are light and fluffy.
  4. Place shells in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Fill shells with potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours.
  5. Heat oven to 400°F.
  6. Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until potato mixture is golden brown. (If baking filled shells immediately after mashing potatoes, bake about 20 minutes.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories217kcal
Protein5.65%
Fat23.9%
Carbs70.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16
Glycemic Load
16.98
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.376956421396%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:217.01kcal
10.85%
Fat:5.86g
9.02%
Saturated Fat:1.87g
11.69%
Carbohydrates:38.87g
12.96%
Net Carbohydrates:33.76g
12.28%
Sugar:11.56g
12.84%
Cholesterol:6.25mg
2.08%
Sodium:192mg
8.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.12g
6.23%
Vitamin A:24366.41IU
487.33%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.14%
Fiber:5.1g
20.41%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.23%
Potassium:600mg
17.14%
Vitamin B5:1.42mg
14.21%
Copper:0.26mg
13.03%
Magnesium:44.58mg
11.15%
Phosphorus:93.51mg
9.35%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.19%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.56%
Calcium:71.61mg
7.16%
Iron:1.07mg
5.96%
Vitamin C:4.18mg
5.06%
Folate:19.37µg
4.84%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.84%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.17%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.76%
Vitamin K:3.22µg
3.07%
Selenium:1.52µg
2.17%