Blooming Sweet Potato with Garlic and Brie Recipe
This Blooming Sweet Potato with Garlic and Brie Recipe features tender sweet potatoes scored and filled with rich garlic herb butter and melted brie.
Equipment
- Knife
- baking sheet
- chopsticks
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Fruits & Vegetables
- 4 medium sweet potatoes oval-shaped, smooth skin
Cheese
- 1 wedge Brie room temperature
Condiments
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
Fresh Herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or chives) chopped
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes. Pat them dry.
- Score the sweet potatoes by making lengthwise and cross-hatch cuts without cutting through the bottom.
- Mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the compound butter.
- Gently pull apart the scored sections of the sweet potatoes and place portions of the compound butter inside.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until tender and edges are crisp.
Finishing Touches
- In the last 10 minutes of baking, add the Brie on top of each potato.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-7 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Ensure sweet potatoes are of similar size for even cooking. Allow Brie to reach room temperature before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sweet potatoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 21000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
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