Loaded Sweet Potato Skins: Sweet Potato Skins Filled with Scrambled Eggs, Veggies, and Cheese

These loaded sweet potato skins are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're filled with a savory mixture of scrambled eggs, veggies, and cheese, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Sweet potatoes have been a popular food for centuries, and they're a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They're also a naturally sweet potato, which makes them a great choice for desserts. In this recipe, we've combined the best of both worlds by creating a savory sweet potato skin that's filled with a delicious mixture of scrambled eggs, veggies, and cheese. These skins are the perfect appetizer or snack, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and pierced with a fork
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup chopped compliant cheese (such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender.
3. While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs.
7. Pour the eggs into the skillet with the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, until scrambled.
8. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border.
9. Fill the sweet potato skins with the scrambled eggs and cheese.
10. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Why It Works

• The sweet potatoes are roasted until tender, which makes them easy to scoop out and fill.
• The scrambled eggs are cooked with a variety of vegetables, which adds flavor and nutrition.
• The cheese melts and bubbles, creating a delicious and satisfying filling.