Chipotle Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are sweet, smokey, and a little bit spicy. This tasty dish can be served up as a vegetarian main course, intriguing side dish, or even a fun appetizer.
These sweet and smokey sweet potatoes are a healthy treat you can really dig in to. We’ve been making them for years and they quickly became one of our all time most popular recipes on the blog. I understand why! These make a great vegetarian dinner, an intriguing appetizer, and a tasty side dish. It’s even good as leftovers! These sweet potatoes are something totally different than what you are used to and can really jazz up this orange potato.
Fun Fact: what’s the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? Well, odds are you’ve never actually eaten a yam! Real yams are found in Asia and Africa and have purple, red, or white flesh and a dark black or brown skin. Those red skinned, orange flesh “yams” you buy at the grocery store are actually sweet potatoes. Yes, I realize that they are usually labeled as yams, but it’s simply not so. That other thing in the store that looks more like a potato that’s labeled as a sweet potato? Why yes, it’s a sweet potato too! It is simply a different variety, much like how you can by a russet potato or red potatoes. This recipe can be made with either variety of sweet potatoes, but I prefer the orange flesh sweet potato myself.
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Can I use regular potatoes instead of sweet potatoes?
We love the flavor, and the added health benefits from sweet potatoes, but you absolutely could substitute with any large baking potato.
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Spinach Optional?
We know, not everyone enjoys their greens. If you don’t love spinach you can always omit it.
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Storage and Reheating Instructions:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until warmed through.
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Yes, definitely skip the non-stick spray. I have started using parchment paper to line baking sheets and even pans. 🙂
That looks so good. I wish I could reach into my computer screen and eat it! Thanks for sharing such great recipes!
Yum !!!! This looks and sounds totally cool !!! I'm sure finding half the stuff u mentioned above is going to be literally impossible here in India
These sound delightful! I'm going to fix them tonight! Thanks so much.
Has anyone tried these without the cheese? My family is dairy free. These are going on our Thanksgiving menu, just want to make sure they will be just as good without the mozzarella.
I have made them without cheese and yes, they will still be good. Keep it on the menu! 🙂
Yum! I'm wondering if omitting the garlic would make a huge difference (to the negative side) in the taste. I have a food intolerance to it.
This sounds fantastic! I will definitely try this out, and if successful (fingers crossed) I would love to add this to my family's Thanksgiving dinner. 🙂
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The Vintage Cat
Looks wonderful! I would definitely skip on the rancid cooking spray though. I have a baking stone ready and willing.
Looks delicious! Must try it this weekend! My first time here! Excellent Blog site! I saw your site on FB through CherylStyle! Thanks for sharing Chef Rachel!
A chipotle is a smoked jalapeno. You can find them dried, but more often in the U.S. you find them canned in adobo sauce.