- Lower, slower roasting concentrates the potato’s natural sugars.
- Insert the cheese while the potato is piping hot so it melts without a second bake.
Simple and steadyLunch · American
Butterkäse Broccoli Sweet Potato
A syrupy slow roasted sweet potato stuffed with buttery cheese, charred broccoli, pickled onion, and black pepper.
Trend signalViral lunch phenomenonWhy it is trending · Food & Wine’s cheese stuffed sweet potato review ↗MoodRecipe developed this original version after tracking the wider social food format. It is not a transcription of the linked recipe.
75 minutesEasy difficulty18g protein
Why it fits
A two ingredient internet idea becomes a balanced, low decision lunch with deep sweetness and savory pull.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 2 medium garnet sweet potatoes
- 4 oz Butterkäse or Havarti
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- ¼ red onion
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Black pepper
- Flaky salt
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Heat oven to 325°F, pierce potatoes, and roast directly on a lined sheet pan for 60 to 75 minutes until very soft.
- 02
Toss broccoli with oil and salt; add to the pan for the final 18 minutes until charred at the edges.
- 03
Soak sliced onion in vinegar with a pinch of salt while everything roasts.
- 04
Split potatoes, tuck cheese deep into the hot centers, and top with broccoli, drained onion, and generous black pepper.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Havarti, young Gouda, mozzarella, or cheddar all melt well.
- Use sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or Brussels sprouts instead of broccoli.
Refrigerate roasted potatoes and broccoli for up to 4 days. Reheat until steaming, then add cheese and fresh pickled onion.
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Per serving, approximately
490 calories18g protein9g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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