Healthy Potato Skins Recipe

Craving comfort food without the guilt? These Healthy Sweet Potato Skins are a game-changer! Crispy sweet potato skins loaded with a creamy, savory filling of spinach, turkey bacon, and parmesan. A lighter take on a classic, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a delicious appetizer. Serves 2 (420 calories per serving, 2 stuffed halves each) or 4 as a side dish (approx. 210 calories per serving, 1 stuffed half each). Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 402.2 kcal
Protein 30g
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Ingredients for Healthy Potato Skins

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How to Make Healthy Potato Skins

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Wash and pierce 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs total) several times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  3. While sweet potatoes bake, prepare the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Add 5 oz (140g) fresh spinach and 2 scallions, thinly sliced. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. In a separate skillet, cook 4 slices turkey bacon until crisp. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then chop into small pieces.
  6. Once sweet potatoes are cooked, let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully slice each in half lengthwise.
  7. Scoop out the sweet potato flesh into a bowl, leaving about ⅛ inch border. Add 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  8. Lightly brush the outside of each sweet potato half with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
  9. Fill each sweet potato skin with the spinach mixture. Top with the chopped turkey bacon and a sprinkle of 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.
  10. Return stuffed sweet potato skins to the baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

73 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

48g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Healthy Potato Skins?

Healthy Potato Skins takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Healthy Potato Skins?

Healthy Potato Skins has approximately 402.2 calories per serving, with about 30 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 34 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Healthy Potato Skins?

The key ingredients for Healthy Potato Skins are Sweet Potatoes, Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic Clove, Baby Spinach, Scallions. See the full list with measurements above.

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