TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH BACON

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon image

This side always takes my guests by surprise because of the smoky, creamy flavor. No doubt you'll get major kudos when you place these potatoes on your table. —Cynthia Boberskyj Rochester, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 medium sweet potatoes (about 12 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub sweet potatoes; pierce each several times with a fork. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; bake until tender, 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Cool slightly., Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato; discard slice. Scoop out pulp, leaving thin shells. In a large bowl, mash pulp with butter, salt and pepper; stir in cheese and bacon. Spoon into potato shells., Return to pan. Bake until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 17g protein.