Healthy Potato Skins

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 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. 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. 4

   Add the entire bag of spinach and the scallions, cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until the spinach has wilted.

5. 5

   In another pan cook the turkey bacon until crisp and then drain; When cooled, chop the bacon into small pieces and reserve.

6. 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. 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.

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   Top with bits of turkey bacon and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.