Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

This is velvet Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Perfectly seasoned with super creamy and belly-warming spices then topped with maple pecan streusel for a bite that melts in your mouth every time! This is the ultimate sweet side for your Thanksgiving menu.

Why You'll Love This Side Dish

If you love sweet potatoes, this Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Homemade Streusel recipe is just what you need for the holiday season.

• Great for gatherings. Double the recipe and pop everything in the oven at the same time so you don't spend all day in the kitchen.
• Preparation-friendly. Make sweet potatoes ahead of time, top with crunchy streusel and bake just before dinner.
• Packed with fall flavors. Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, oats and sweet potatoes are the definition of fall flavors.
• healthy There are no processed sugars or excess salt in this easy sweet potato side.

Recipe ingredients

Soft sweet potato, smoky maple syrup, and crunchy pecans are my favorite fruit-flavor combinations. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.

For sweet potatoes

• sweet potato- Do not peel them. Choose medium to medium-large ones.
• milk – I prefer full fat, but 2% is good.
• Maple syrup- Avoid sugary syrups. It must be 100% pure maple syrup.
• spices- You need cinnamon and nutmeg.
• salt- Kosher salt is best.

For Oatmeal Pecan Streusel

• Old-fashioned oats- They can be regular or gluten-free.
• pecans – Eat walnuts or almonds if you prefer.
• Maple syrup- Honey and agave syrup are great swaps.
• coconut oil- You can also use vegetable, corn or canola oil.
• cinnamon stick- Feel free to use ground nutmeg or pumpkin spice.
• salt- Flaky salt can be used instead.

concept of variation

Spice things up by adding melted marshmallows, strong coffee, or your favorite bourbon to these twice-baked sweet potatoes.

• Make it richer. Mixing 1/2 cup of cream cheese into the filling will add a subtle creamy tang to each bite.
• Add the caramel. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over sweet potatoes right out of the oven for extra fall flair.
• Avoid milk. Swap milk for cold brew coffee for a kick of caffeine.
• Use toppings. Sprinkle the sweet potatoes with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, or chopped mini pretzels 5 minutes before the end of the baking time for extra flavor and texture.
• Spike it. Add 1/4 cup bourbon to the filling mixture for some smoky, aged sweetness.

How to Make Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Think of these fluffy, twice-baked sweet potatoes as the dessert-like version of loaded baked potatoes. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

• Prepare the oven. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet or dish with parchment paper. Set it aside.
• Bake the sweet potatoes. Using a sharp knife, score each sweet potato on all sides. Spread the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until fork-tender. Remove them from the oven and set aside.
• Blend the oats. Add 1/2 cup oats to the blender and process them until you get a very fine powder like oat flour.
• Make the streusel. Mix the rolled oats with the streusel ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Set it aside.

• Make the sweet potato filling. Make a slit across each sweet potato and peel out the filling, as a “case”. Add the remaining sweet potato filling to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat everything until smooth and creamy.
• Bake again. Scoop the mixture onto the sweet potato skins and top them generously with the streusel. Bake for another 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for success

Beat the holiday cooking frenzy by making these easy Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes ahead of time.

• Save the streusel separately. Spread remaining raw streusel on a separate baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until crisp. Remove it from the oven and let it cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Sprinkle it over reheated sweet potatoes for a nice crunch again.
• Keep it steady. When piercing the sweet potatoes, be sure to hold them firmly and steadily. If the fork gets stuck, carefully move it without trying to force it out to avoid accidents.
• Choose the correct one. Especially if you're in a hurry or don't have much experience picking sweet potatoes, it's easy to confuse them for similar root vegetables like yams or “Japanese sweet potatoes.” Make sure the sweet potato has an orange peel/skin, not brown or purple.
• Boil them. Boil water in a pot and add sweet potatoes to it. Simmer for 5-10 minutes and remove from heat. Place them on the baking sheet as usual and reduce the baking time to 25-30 minutes. This helps you reduce cooking time.
• Prepare ahead. Make the streusel, or bake the sweet potatoes, and get the filling out 1-3 days in advance. Refrigerate until you are ready to assemble and bake.

Serving advice

These Spicy Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are an easy, sweet side that will balance the flavors of the rest of the menu. I love serving them with me No Fuss Thanksgiving Türkiye, Maple Smoked Türkiyeor Garlic Herb Turkey Breast. Turkey gravy without the drippings A beautiful pair with all of them! For more side ideas, I like my classic piercings Air Fryer Green Beans And Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic.

Proper storage

Keep them away from strong-smelling foods to prevent odor transfer.

• Fridge: Store them in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• To reheat them: Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon water and microwave for one minute or until heated through. For larger portions, use oven at 350F for 20-25 minutes.

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