Creamy mushroom and spinach stuffed sweet potatoes are a savory, nutrient-rich meal with garlicky sautéed veggies, melty cheese, and hearty baked sweet potatoes. A cozy vegetarian favorite.
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
3–4 cups baby spinach
½ cup heavy cream (or 2 oz cream cheese + ¼ cup milk)
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Optional: lemon juice, parsley, breadcrumbs
Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45–55 minutes, or until tender.
While baking, sauté onion in olive oil. Add garlic and mushrooms, cook until softened.
Stir in spinach, cook until wilted. Add cream and Parmesan. Simmer until creamy.
Cut open baked sweet potatoes. Fluff insides and season lightly.
Fill each with creamy mushroom-spinach mixture. Garnish and serve.
Vegan: Use coconut cream and nutritional yeast.
Add protein: Mix in lentils or shredded chicken.
Store filling separately for meal prep.