Twice-Baked Sweet Potato with Spiced Twelve-Herb Filling

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Sweet potatoes twice baked and filled with a savory mixture of twelve finely chopped fresh herbs for a vibrant, earthy side dish. This American-inspired New Year's recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 75 minutes, pairs large sweet potatoes, butter, cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh sage
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce 4 large sweet potatoes with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes until tender when pierced.
2. Step 2: Remove sweet potatoes and let cool slightly. Slice each in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch shell intact.
3. Step 3: Mash the sweet potato flesh with 3 tbsp butter, 4 oz cream cheese, and all twelve 1 tbsp portions of finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano, chives, cilantro, dill, tarragon, mint, sage). Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Spoon the herb-infused filling back into the sweet potato shells and sprinkle 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese evenly on top.
5. Step 5: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Serve warm.