{"id":6443,"date":"2026-07-08T09:27:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6443"},"modified":"2026-07-08T09:27:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:27:21","slug":"creamy-mushroom-spinach-stuffed-sweet-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/creamy-mushroom-spinach-stuffed-sweet-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Mushroom &#038; Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Creamy Mushroom &amp; Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes<\/h1>\n<p>A cozy, wholesome dish where naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes are stuffed with savory mushrooms, garlicky spinach, and a rich, creamy filling. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a comforting vegetarian meal that&#8217;s packed with flavor.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Sweet Potatoes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 medium sweet potatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Filling<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>4 cups fresh spinach<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon dried thyme<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li>\u2153 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optional Garnish<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Chopped fresh parsley<\/li>\n<li>Extra Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>Crushed red pepper flakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat the oven to <strong>400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and prick each several times with a fork.<\/li>\n<li>Rub with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.<\/li>\n<li>Place on a baking sheet and roast for <strong>45\u201360 minutes<\/strong>, or until fork-tender.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 2: Prepare the Filling<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add the mushrooms and cook for 6\u20138 minutes until browned and their moisture has evaporated.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in the garlic, thyme, and onion powder. Cook for 1 minute.<\/li>\n<li>Add the spinach and cook until wilted.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the cream cheese until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Mix in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Cook for 2\u20133 minutes until the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 3: Stuff the Potatoes<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Slice each roasted sweet potato lengthwise without cutting all the way through.<\/li>\n<li>Gently fluff the inside with a fork.<\/li>\n<li>Spoon the creamy mushroom and spinach mixture into each potato.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 4: Finish and Serve<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Sprinkle with extra Parmesan if desired.<\/li>\n<li>Return to the oven for <strong>5\u201310 minutes<\/strong> until heated through and the cheese is melted.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve with a crisp green salad.<\/li>\n<li>Pair with grilled chicken or steak for a heartier meal.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy alongside roasted vegetables or garlic bread.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Add cooked bacon or shredded rotisserie chicken for extra protein.<\/li>\n<li>Substitute kale for spinach if preferred.<\/li>\n<li>Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to <strong>3 days<\/strong> and reheat in the oven or microwave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 1 hour<br \/>\n<strong>Total Time:<\/strong> 1 hour 15 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Servings:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creamy Mushroom &amp; Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes A cozy, wholesome dish where naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes are stuffed with&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6444,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6443","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6443","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6443"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6443\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6445,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6443\/revisions\/6445"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6444"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6443"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6443"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6443"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}