Twice-Baked Sweet Potato with Eleven-Spice Herb Blend

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Creamy mashed sweet potatoes infused with an aromatic blend of eleven spices, baked to golden perfection. This american-inspired new year ready in about 70 minutes pairs large sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, sour cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.4 (8 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 American cuisine 270 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce 4 large sweet potatoes several times with a fork and bake directly on the oven rack for 45 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
  2. Step 2: Let sweet potatoes cool slightly, then carefully slice each in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl, leaving skins intact.
  3. Step 3: To the sweet potato flesh, add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp salt.
  4. Step 4: Mash everything together until smooth and creamy, then stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the mixture evenly back into the sweet potato skins and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Step 6: Bake for an additional 15 minutes at 400°F until the tops are slightly golden and heated through.
  7. Step 7: Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Twice-Baked Sweet Potato with Eleven-Spice Herb Blend take to make?

Total time is about 70 minutes (10 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Twice-Baked Sweet Potato with Eleven-Spice Herb Blend?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large sweet potatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Twice-Baked Sweet Potato with Eleven-Spice Herb Blend?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Twice-Baked Sweet Potato with Eleven-Spice Herb Blend for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Twice-Baked Sweet Potato with Eleven-Spice Herb Blend?

American new year like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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