Description
Deliciously creamy and comforting, these creamy mushroom and spinach stuffed sweet potatoes are a perfect vegetarian main or side dish. Baked sweet potatoes are filled with a savory mixture of sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and cream cheese, flavored with herbs and garlic, then topped with optional Parmesan and fresh parsley for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup cream cheese or dairy-free alternative
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
For Garnish
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce each several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Sauté Vegetables: While the sweet potatoes bake, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add Spinach and Seasonings: Stir in fresh spinach, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Continue cooking until the spinach wilts down and blends well with the other vegetables.
- Create Creamy Filling: Reduce the heat to low, then add the cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts completely, creating a creamy filling.
- Stuff Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and slice them lengthwise down the center. Gently mash the insides with a fork, creating a fluffy base.
- Fill and Garnish: Spoon the creamy mushroom and spinach filling evenly into each sweet potato. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve: Serve the stuffed sweet potatoes warm as a hearty vegetarian main dish or a delicious side.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the cream cheese with a plant-based alternative and omit the Parmesan or use a vegan cheese substitute.
- This dish pairs excellently with roasted chicken or can stand alone as a satisfying meatless main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
