Sweet Potato Cheese Roast

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8.8 oz each), scrubbed

→ Dairy

02 - 7 oz shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or blend)

03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Seasonings

04 - 1 tsp sea salt

05 - ½ tsp black pepper

06 - ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional, for garnish)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork. Rub lightly with softened butter and sprinkle with sea salt.

03 - Arrange the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and roast for 50 to 60 minutes, until tender when pierced with a knife.

04 - Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and cool slightly. Carefully slice each lengthwise without cutting through. Gently open the sweet potato and fluff the inside with a fork. Season with black pepper and smoked paprika if using.

05 - Stuff each sweet potato with 1.75 oz shredded cheese. Return to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

06 - Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired, and serve hot. Hold like a sandwich to eat.

# Expert Advice:

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It turns two simple ingredients into something that feels indulgent without any fuss.
You can hold it like a sandwich, which makes it fun to eat and surprisingly satisfying.
The natural sweetness of the potato balances perfectly with salty, melted cheese.
It works as a main dish or a hearty side, and everyone always asks for seconds.

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Do not skip piercing the potatoes with a fork or they can burst in the oven, and trust me, that makes a mess.
Let the roasted potatoes cool for a few minutes before slicing, otherwise the hot flesh can burn your hands even through a towel.
Use a gentle hand when opening the potato so it stays intact and holds the cheese without splitting apart completely.

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