Creating twice baked sweet potatoes is a straightforward process that involves a few essential steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and poke several holes in each potato with a fork. This helps them cook evenly.
3. First Bake: Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes, or until they’re soft to the touch.
4. Cool and Cut: Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Slice each potato in half lengthwise.
5. Scoop Flesh: Carefully scoop out the flesh of each potato half, leaving a small border intact to serve as a shell.
6. Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato flesh, cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mash until smooth and well combined.
7. Fill Potatoes: Spoon the filling back into the potato skins, packing them generously.
8. Second Bake: Return the filled sweet potato halves to the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until heated through and slightly golden on top.
9. Add Optional Toppings: If using bacon or herbs, sprinkle them over the top before serving to add another layer of flavor.
10. Serve: Carefully transfer to a platter and serve warm.

By following these easy instructions, you’ll create a delicious dish that begs to be shared!