Healthy Potato Skins Recipe

Name: Healthy Potato Skins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (5 ounce) bag Baby Spinach; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 slices turkey bacon; 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese; 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 medium sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (5 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 slices turkey bacon
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet then onto an oven rack baking at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until fork-tender.
3
Meanwhile, in a deep saute pan heat the olive oil cooking the onion for 2 to 3 minutes until soft then add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
4
Add the entire bag of spinach and the scallions, cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until the spinach has wilted.
5
In another pan cook the turkey bacon until crisp and then drain; When cooled, chop the bacon into small pieces and reserve.
6
When the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool for 5 minutes. Carefully slice each one in half and scoop out inside of potato into a bowl adding cream cheese, buttermilk, salt and pepper, and mash together until smooth.
7
Using a pastry brush, coat the outside of each potato skin with the vegetable oil then fill each of the shells with the filling and top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese; Transfer each skin back to the baking sheet and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the skins are crispy.
8
Top with bits of turkey bacon and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium sweet potatoes, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 small onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Healthy Potato Skins falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Potato Skins

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