Hey sweet potato lovers! 🧡
Let me introduce you to your new obsession: Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Tuna and Herbed Cream Cheese! These dreamy, melt-in-your-mouth sweet potatoes are packed with a delicious, creamy, protein-rich filling—and they’re as colorful as they are tasty. Whether you’re meal-prepping or just need something fuss-free yet fancy, this recipe delivers.
The combination of warm, roasted sweet potato and cool, zesty tuna filling is honestly next level. It’s comforting, fresh, nourishing, and hits all the right notes. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and totally customizable. Let’s dig in!
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe serves 2, but you can easily scale it up for a crowd or meal prep.
For the sweet potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- Olive oil for brushing
For the filling:
- 3 tbsp cream cheese (like St Moret or any soft cheese you love)
- 10g chopped fresh herbs (chives, basil—go wild!)
- 120g canned tuna, drained
- 50g red cabbage, finely chopped
- 50g radish, thinly sliced or chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 3 soft-boiled eggs, peeled
🔪 Instructions
1. Roast those sweet potatoes
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Using a fork, prick each sweet potato several times all over. This helps them cook evenly and release steam.
Brush them with a little olive oil and pop them onto a baking sheet. Bake for about 1 hour if they’re large, or 40–50 minutes if smaller. You’ll know they’re done when you can easily pierce them with a knife and the skin is slightly crisp.
🔥 Pro Tip: If you’re short on time, you can microwave the sweet potatoes for 10–12 minutes instead, then finish them in the oven for that crispy finish.
2. Make the magic filling
While the sweet potatoes bake, prepare the filling. Grab a large cutting board, pile on your tuna, red cabbage, radish, onion, herbs, and soft-boiled eggs. Add the cream cheese on top.
Now, use your best chef’s knife (yes, that one) to chop everything together until it becomes a creamy, colorful mixture. It should be slightly chunky with a smooth, spreadable texture.
🧂 Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, or even a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness if you’d like!
3. Stuff & serve
Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly. Cut each one into quarters or simply slice open down the center and fluff up the inside with a fork.
Generously stuff each sweet potato with your creamy, herby tuna filling. Top with extra herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of chili flakes if you want a kick.
🥗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- High in protein from the tuna and eggs
- Full of fiber and antioxidants thanks to sweet potatoes and colorful veggies
- Easy to prep ahead—you can roast the potatoes and mix the filling the day before
- Naturally gluten-free and totally satisfying
- Balanced & beautiful—seriously, it’s Instagram-worthy!
🧠Helpful Tips & Variations
✨ No cream cheese? Try Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or a dairy-free alternative.
🌱 Vegetarian option: Replace the tuna with mashed chickpeas or white beans for a veggie-packed version.
🌶️ Want spice? Add sriracha, chipotle mayo, or jalapeños to the mix.
🥚 Hard-boiled or soft? Soft-boiled eggs bring creaminess, but hard-boiled works great too if you prefer a firmer texture.
🥄 Serving Suggestions
These stuffed sweet potatoes are filling enough to serve as a main course—just add a light side salad or roasted veggies if you’re feeding hungry guests.
They also make an excellent meal prep lunch! Just store the filling and potatoes separately, and assemble when ready to eat.
🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Meal prep: You can roast the sweet potatoes and prepare the filling ahead. Just warm the potatoes before stuffing.
- Freezer: Not recommended to freeze after stuffing, but the roasted sweet potatoes freeze beautifully on their own!
đź’¬ Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for something cozy, satisfying, and protein-packed—this Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Tuna and Herbed Cream Cheese recipe is it. It’s simple enough for a weekday lunch but elevated enough for a fun dinner with friends.
The balance of textures—crispy skin, creamy filling, crunchy veggies—is everything! Plus, it’s endlessly customizable based on what you have in your fridge.
So go on—bake those sweet potatoes, whip up that herby tuna filling, and treat yourself to a nourishing meal that’s anything but boring.
Try it? Tag me @KeiraRecipes and show me your creations! I LOVE seeing how you make these recipes your own! 🧡✨