Sweet potato and cottage cheese bowls

Name: Sweet potato and cottage cheese bowls
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium, scrubbed sweet potatoes; 1 cup pasteurized cottage cheese; 2 tsp butter; ⅛ tsp cinnamon

Warm sweet potato with cottage cheese and a touch of butter.

20 minutes estimated for the original recipe · 2 servings

Lunchvegetarian

These are familiar home meals, not a medical diet. Before cooking for someone facing illness, check their allergies and follow their care team’s advice about food, texture and dietary restrictions.

People to serve

Quantities adjust for 1–8 people. For larger portions, use a larger pan or cook in batches; allow extra time. For partial cans, measure that fraction of the contents. Season to taste.

What you’ll need

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sweet potatoes2 medium, scrubbed
cottage cheese1 cup pasteurized
butter2 tsp
cinnamon⅛ tsp

Water is not counted as a pantry ingredient. Dietary labels refer to the specified ingredients; check packaged products for allergens and suitability.

Let’s cook

Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on high for 8–12 minutes, turning halfway, until tender throughout. Times vary by microwave and potato size; add short bursts as needed.
Let stand for 2 minutes. Split carefully, allowing steam to escape, and mash the insides with butter.
Top with cottage cheese and cinnamon. For larger batches, cook the potatoes in smaller groups so they heat evenly.

An original recipe, kitchen-tested. Times are estimates and depend on your equipment and preparation pace.

FoodSafety.gov cooking temperature guide

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