Sweet Potato Skins
Yes, this is an easy healthy recipe and only has four ingredients.  I like make-ahead recipes so you can prepare on your own time frame. My healthy sweet potato skins recipe makes the best sweet potato appetizer ever. Potato skin appetizers gets a deliciously healthy spin with fiber-rich sweet potatoes and healthier ingredients ideal for any appetizer or snack.
Servings
12potato skins
Servings
12potato skins
Ingredients
  • 6 medium sweet potatoes
  • 4slices turkey baconcooked and crumbled
  • 1/2cup green onionschopped
  • 2/3cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Wash potatoes well, and dry thoroughly. Microwave on high 8-10 minutes depending on size (or in 425˚F oven bake 50-60 minutes). When potatoes cool to handle, cut in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch shell (save pulp for another use). Cut potato skins in half width-wise.

  2. Place potato skins on baking sheet lined with foil. Coat skins with nonstick cooking spray.

  3. Bake 475°F for 5-7 minutes; turn and coat skins on other side with nonstick cooking spray. Bake until crisp, 3-5 minutes more.

  4. In small bowl, mix together bacon, green onions, and cheese.

  5. Sprinkle mixture inside skins. Bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes

Per Serving: Calories 79, Calories from Fat 25%, Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 7mg, Sodium 155mg, Carbohydrates 11g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Total Sugars 2g, Protein 4g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 lean meat