The ‘Stuffed Sweet Potato’ That Took Over TikTok

Ingredients

• 2 large Sweet Potato (washed and scrubbed)
• 6 sticks Mozzarella Sticks (store‑bought, frozen, thawed)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 tsp Red Chili Flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes

   Wash the sweet potatoes under cold water, scrub the skins, and pat dry.

   Time: PT5M

3. Season

   Rub each sweet potato with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt and black pepper.

   Time: PT5M

4. Bake Sweet Potatoes

   Place the potatoes directly on the baking sheet (lined with parchment if desired) and bake until fork‑tender, about 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 400°F

5. Create Pocket

   Remove potatoes from the oven, let cool for 2 minutes, then make a small slit at the top and gently pull the skin back to create a pocket.

   Time: PT5M

6. Insert Mozzarella Sticks

   Slide 1–2 mozzarella sticks into each potato pocket, pressing gently so they sit snugly.

   Time: PT5M

7. Broil for Melty Cheese

   Switch the oven to broil (about 500°F/260°C) and broil the potatoes for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the edges turn golden.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 500°F

8. Serve

   Remove from oven, let cool 1 minute, then serve hot. Optional: sprinkle chili flakes for extra heat.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

8g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

10g

Fiber

4g