Sweet Potato Cheese Whole Roast (Printable Version)

Tender roasted sweet potatoes filled with melted cheese, ideal for a comforting vegetarian main.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8.8 oz each), scrubbed

→ Dairy

02 - 7 oz shredded cheese (such as mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend)
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Seasonings

04 - 1 tsp sea salt
05 - ½ tsp black pepper
06 - ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional, for garnish)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork. Rub lightly with softened butter and sprinkle evenly with sea salt.
03 - Arrange the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 50 to 60 minutes, until tender when pierced with a knife.
04 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Carefully slice each sweet potato lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Gently press the ends toward each other to open it. Fluff the interior with a fork, then season with black pepper and smoked paprika if using.
05 - Fill each sweet potato with approximately 1.75 oz shredded cheese. Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley if desired, and serve immediately. Hold like a sandwich to eat.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, but no one will feel like they're missing anything.
  • The whole roasted potato gets crispy-edged and caramelized on the outside while staying creamy inside, creating the most satisfying texture contrast.
  • You can eat it with your hands, which somehow makes simple food feel more fun and intimate.
02 -
  • Don't skip the initial roasting step thinking you can just microwave the potatoes and save time; the oven creates that crucial caramelization and texture that makes this dish special.
  • If your cheese isn't fully melted after the first go, it means your potatoes cooled down—give it another 2–3 minutes in the oven rather than trying to spread cold cheese over warm potato.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper on your baking sheet so nothing sticks and cleanup is effortless—small quality-of-life improvements matter in cooking.
  • If you're cooking for guests, roast the potatoes ahead and stuff them just before serving, so everything goes into the oven fresh and the cheese melts perfectly while people are gathered around the table.
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