Cheesy Taco Sweet Potatoes

Give cheesy sweet potatoes a makeover with the help of cream cheese and taco seasoning. Top with chopped tomato, avocado, or cilantro.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 377 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ pound ground beef
• ½ cup salsa
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
• 2 each sweet potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 50 minutes.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in salsa and taco seasoning.

Step 4

Halve potatoes lengthwise and spoon flesh into a bowl. Stir in cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper; mash to combine, then spoon into the potato skins. Top with beef mixture and Cheddar cheese.