SAVORY SWEET POTATO SKINS

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I prefer my sweet potatoes savory and this is a yummy way serve them. I loved the addition of the bell peppers and chicken. These are hearty enough for a meal, but could be cut into smaller pieces for an appetizer. And there's no such thing as too much cheese!

Provided by Monica H

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large sweet potato
2 mini sweet bell peppers
1/2 grilled chicken breast
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp curry
1/4 tsp paprika
3/4 - 1 c cubed mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp olive oil
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1/4 c teriyaki sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 425. Bake the whole sweet potato until tender (about 30-40 minutes).
  • 2. In the meantime, slice bell peppers lengthwise and slightly char them over open flame on stovetop. Set aside.
  • 3. Let potato cool (10 minutes). Slowly cut potato lengthwise. Lower oven temp to 350.
  • 4. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out potato meat, leaving the skins as in tact as possible.
  • 5. Mix the potato with chopped grilled chicken breast, bell peppers, and all spices.
  • 6. Layer potato mixture, cheese, potato mixture, then finally cheese, into the potato skins.
  • 7. Oil your baking pan. Place potatoes into pan.
  • 8. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until cheese is melted and slightly browning.
  • 9. Garnish with cilantro and serve with teriyaki sauce on the side.

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