Cottage Cheese Loaded Baked Sweet Potato (High Protein & Easy)
A high-protein loaded sweet potato that’s creamy, savory, and incredibly satisfying. Roasted white sweet potatoes are topped with cottage cheese, crispy bacon, melted cheddar, butter, and fresh chives for the ultimate high protein sweet potato meal. It’s an easy meal prep lunch or dinner that tastes like classic comfort food but is made with simple, nourishing ingredients—perfect for post-workout meals or busy weekdays.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large White sweet potatoes May be also be called Japanese or Hannah
- 1 tsp Avocado oil
- 2 tbsp Salted butter
- 1/2 cup Shredded mild cheddar cheese I like mild cheddar and prefer raw milk cheddar when I can source it.
- 1 cup Cottage cheese (use a whole or 2%)
- 3 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 tbsp Finely diced chives
- 1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bake the potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pierce the sweet potato a few times with a fork, rub with avocado oil and a pinch of salt. Bake for 45–60 minutes, until soft and tender.
- Slice and fluff: Slice the sweet potato open and gently fluff the inside with a fork. Add butter, while it’s hot so it melts into the potato, then add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Layer the sweet potato: Add shredded cheddar cheese, then spoon the cottage cheese right into the center. Then add crispy bacon and chives. Serve hot and enjoy!
If you’re meal prepping, hold off on adding the cottage cheese, bacon, and chives until after reheating the sweet potato. Add them fresh right before serving so the cottage cheese stays creamy, the bacon stays crisp, and the chives keep their flavor and brightness.
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