Cheesy Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Havarti and Garlic
These easy Cheesy Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a tasty way to pile on the veggies!
Servings 3 servings
Calories 341kcal
Ingredients
- 3 small-medium sweet potatoes
- olive oil and sea salt for crispy potato prep (optional)
- 2.5 oz kale
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
- drizzle of your favorite healthy oil or butter for sautéing
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup havarti cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 slices crispy cooked bacon for topping
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F
- Pierce your potatoes a few times with a fork and place on a foil lined baking sheet.
- For extra crispy skins, rub with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Once your potatoes are done baking, allow to cool slightly and slice vertically.
- Now let's cream some kale!
- Remove the middle stem from each leaf and wash thoroughly. Chop into small pieces.
- For bright green and super tender kale, we're going to blanch it before creaming. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add your kale until bright green and tender, approx. 5-10 minutes.
- Rince with cold water in a colander and set aside.
- Return the same pot to your burner over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or butter.
- Add your garlic and sauté until fragrant, approx. 1-2 min.
- Add cream and 90% of the kale and keep heat at a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cook until cream begins to reduce and thicken.
- Stir in your cheese and add any additional seasoning to taste, if desired.
- Garnish with crumbled cooked bacon and extra chopped kale.
- For a kick, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes!
Notes
Short on time? Skip baking in favor of microwaving. Pierce with a fork and cook on high for 7-8 minutes. Depending on size, yours may be done quicker or require an extra minute or two.
To make these potatoes extra cheesy, use havarti or any other creamy, melty cheese of your choosing. Gouda or a Mozzarella-Parmesan combo, for example. For a more traditional creamed kale, feel free to use parmesan cheese instead! It won't look like the photos but will still be super tasty!
Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 21448IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg
