Chipotle Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Get ready to spice things up in the kitchen—twice baked potatoes just got a delicious upgrade! Made with baked sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, bold spices, smoky chipotle, and a splash of lime juice, then topped with melty mozzarella cheese and fresh cilantro, this unique twist on a classic dish will quickly become your new go-to when you’re craving something with a flavorful kick.

Serve this alongside our smoked carnitas and homemade salsa for a delicious meal!

Why Our Recipe

Bold flavors of adobo and chili powder give a smoky, spicy kick of savory flavors to go with the sweetness of the potatoes.
Both delicious and nutritious with some baby spinach in there too for some greens.
Topped with some gooey mozzarella cheese to finish things off.

A close up view of a chipotle twice baked sweet potato on a plate. It's been cut into and a few bites taken out.

Whether you’re looking to spice up your side dish game or need a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next gathering, these Chipotle Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are the perfect addition to your table. Sweet, smoky, and tender, they’re packed with flavor—and I bet you can’t stop at just one!

Ingredient Notes

An overhead view of the ingredients needed to make chipotle twice baked sweet potatoes.

Sweet Potatoes: Choose 4 medium-sized fresh sweet potatoes that are all roughly the same size.
Lime: Freshly squeezed lime juice tastes best but bottled lime juice works too.
Garlic: Fresh garlic is recommended for best flavor, but jarred or frozen minced garlic works as well.
Chipotle Chili Powder: Can find this down the spice aisle. New Mexico Chili Pepper can be used as a substitute or if you want a little less spice, regular chili powder works too.
Chipotle in Adobo: This is typically found canned in the Hispanic food aisle of the store.
Spinach: Fresh spinach is recommended for this recipe though frozen can be used in a pinch. Just make sure it’s thawed, rinsed and excess water is removed.
Cilantro: Fresh cilantro can be found in the produce section of your grocery store.
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: You can shred your own or use pre-shredded. You can also use low moisture mozzarella cheese if you’d rather.

Add Toppings

Want to add some toppings? This is great if you are serving these as the main dish. You can add crispy bacon, crumbled queso fresco, or a dollop of sour cream. If you’re looking for a little extra heat, sprinkle on some sliced jalapeños, pickled jalapenos, or a drizzle of hot sauce.

Freezing Leftover Chipotle in Adobo

We don’t like any of our ingredients to go to waste and since we are only using one chipotle from the entire can, we are going to freeze the leftovers for future recipes. Simply divide the rest of the chipotles evenly into small freezer bags (mark the date on them) and place them into the freezer. Thaw in the fridge or on the counter when needed in the future.

Potato Options

While we love the flavor, and the added health benefits of sweet potatoes, you absolutely could substitute with any large baking potato such as russet potatoes, or other types of sweet potatoes like the variety with yellow flesh. The flavor will be different, but they will still be delicious.

An overhead view of chipotle twice baked sweet potatoes on abaking sheet.

Sweet Potatoes vs Yams

What’s the difference between a sweet potato and a yam, you ask? Well, chances are you’ve never actually eaten a yam! Real yams are native to Asia and Africa, with purple, red, or white flesh and dark black or brown skin. Those red-skinned, orange-fleshed ‘yams’ you find in grocery stores? They’re actually sweet potatoes. Yes, we know they’re labeled as yams, but it’s simply not so.

And that other potato-like item labeled as a sweet potato? Yep, it’s also a sweet potato—just a different variety, similar to how russet and red potatoes are both types of potatoes. This recipe works with any variety of sweet potatoes, but we prefer the orange-fleshed ones for their flavor and texture.