Decadent Creamy Mushroom-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These creamy mushroom stuffed sweet potatoes are a decadent and flavorful dish, perfect for a comforting meal. The combination of mushrooms, cheeses, and sweet potatoes creates a delightful experience.
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes, then pierce them with a fork and bake for 45 to 60 minutes until tender.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onion, and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add sliced mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; sauté until mushrooms are browned.
- In a bowl, mix the mushroom mixture with cream cheese, mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan.
- Cut baked sweet potatoes in half and scoop out some flesh to create pockets.
- Fill each sweet potato half with the creamy mushroom filling and top with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the mushroom mixture while sautéing.