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Tide You Over Tuesday: Low Cal Sweet Potato Skins

Posted on January 31, 2011 Written by 13 Comments
Photo Courtesy of Woman’s Day Magazine

I love these loaded tater skins, but they are not figure friendly.  I was looking for some healthier Super Bowl Recipes when I found this recipe in my current issue of Woman’s Day Magazine. They look delish!

My kitchen looks like a bomb went off in it right now.  There are boxes everywhere, and I am pretty sure one of the kids got into the packing peanuts cause somebody is responsible for them being all over the kitchen floor.   I know you do not want to see the pictures so I will spare you today, and just give you the recipe.  These are VERY easy and only have a couple ingredients.

Since you only need the skins, you should make a sweet potato casserole for with dinner on Monday.  You will already have the potatoes ready to go!

Low Cal Sweet Potato Skins

  • 8 small sweet potatoes (about 3 lb total), scrubbed
  • 1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan (1 oz)
  • 1⁄8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Olive oil cooking spray

Directions

Heat oven to 425ºF. Using a sharp knife, cut off four 1⁄4-in.-thick skins from each potato.  Keep the centers for another use.

Place the skins on rimmed baking sheets. Bake until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the Parmesan and cayenne pepper.

Remove the potato skins from the oven and heat the broiler.

Lightly spray the potatoes with olive oil spray and sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture. Broil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.

Serve warm

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Comments

  1. Doll Clothes Gal Pal says:
    February 1, 2011 at 5:23 am

    Wow, this is great!

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  2. Doll Clothes Gal Pal says:
    February 1, 2011 at 5:23 am

    Wow, this is great!

    Reply
  3. Traci @ Ordinary Inspirations says:
    February 1, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    Those look so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.

    I found your site over at Beauty and Bedlam. Come check out my Chocolate Caramel Gooey Bars! So good.

    I also have a LOVE DARE starting today where you can link up (challenge till Valentine’s Day).

    I’m now following you too.

    Love,
    Traci @ Ordinary Inspirations

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  4. Traci @ Ordinary Inspirations says:
    February 1, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    Those look so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.

    I found your site over at Beauty and Bedlam. Come check out my Chocolate Caramel Gooey Bars! So good.

    I also have a LOVE DARE starting today where you can link up (challenge till Valentine’s Day).

    I’m now following you too.

    Love,
    Traci @ Ordinary Inspirations

    Reply
  5. Between3sisters.com says:
    February 1, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    These look so good! I love sweet potatoes and always am trying new recipes with them. The might be my fav veggie!

    Would love to have you link it up to our party!
    http://www.between3sisters.com/2011/02/midweek-motivation-link-party.html

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  6. Between3sisters.com says:
    February 1, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    These look so good! I love sweet potatoes and always am trying new recipes with them. The might be my fav veggie!

    Would love to have you link it up to our party!
    http://www.between3sisters.com/2011/02/midweek-motivation-link-party.html

    Reply
  7. It's a Keeper says:
    February 3, 2011 at 7:41 am

    HI! I’m hosting a link up this week — It’s a Keeper Thursdays! I hope you can come over and link up!

    Thanks!
    It’s a Keeper
    http://www.everydaytastes.com/
    http://twitter.com/itsakeeperblog
    http://www.facebook.com/ItsAKeeper

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  8. It's a Keeper says:
    February 3, 2011 at 7:41 am

    HI! I’m hosting a link up this week — It’s a Keeper Thursdays! I hope you can come over and link up!

    Thanks!
    It’s a Keeper
    http://www.everydaytastes.com/
    http://twitter.com/itsakeeperblog
    http://www.facebook.com/ItsAKeeper

    Reply

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    February 3, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    [...] Another make ahead appetizer that could really be a meal.  Once you have one of these Tater skins you will want more.  Make these ahead and freeze them till your company arrives.  Pop them in the oven and in about 20 minutes everyone will be happy.  Looking for a lower cal version?  Check out these Sweet Potoato Skins. [...]

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  2. Weekly Meal Deal: Super Bowl Party Style says:
    February 3, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    [...] Another make ahead appetizer that could really be a meal.  Once you have one of these Tater skins you will want more.  Make these ahead and freeze them till your company arrives.  Pop them in the oven and in about 20 minutes everyone will be happy.  Looking for a lower cal version?  Check out these Sweet Potoato Skins. [...]

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