Some nights call for a full roast dinner. Others call for a hot potato, some cheese, and not much else.
Enter the Sweet Potato & Cheese Melt—your new weeknight saviour for when you want something warm and satisfying, but the idea of chopping, sautéing, or washing more than one dish is… laughable.
It’s sweet. It’s savoury. It’s gooey in all the right places. And it’s basically the solo diner’s answer to “I want a hug in edible form.”
Why This Melt Is Worthy of Your Microwave
- 🧡 Sweet + cheesy = total comfort
- ⏱️ Ready in under 10 minutes—yes, really
- 💡 Microwave-only, no oven required (and no trays to scrub!)
- 🧽 Only one fork to clean if you eat it straight from the skin (we won’t tell)
- 🥔 Surprisingly filling for something so low-effort
Ingredients (Serves 1 slightly tired legend)
- 1 small sweet potato (the kind that fits in one hand or your microwave bowl)
- 2 tbsp grated cheese (tasty, cheddar, mozzarella—go nuts)
- Pinch smoked paprika (optional but recommended for those smoky, warming vibes)
📝 No paprika? A crack of black pepper or chilli flakes works too. Or just go full cheese and call it a day.
How to Make It
- Prick your sweet potato a few times with a fork (unless you enjoy dramatic microwave explosions).
- Microwave it whole for 6–8 minutes, until soft and steaming. Stick a knife in—if it glides in easily, you’re good.
- Split it open carefully (hot potato = hot fingers) and fluff the inside with a fork.
- Top with cheese and smoked paprika, then pop it back in the microwave for another 30 seconds, just until the cheese is beautifully melty.
- Eat immediately. Preferably curled up on the couch. In socks. With a blanket.
Optional Extras (aka Fancy It Up, But Not Too Much)
Want to jazz it up a little? These go brilliantly:
- 🥓 Crispy bacon bits or chopped ham
- 🌱 A sprinkle of chopped chives or spring onion
- 🌶️ A dollop of sour cream or Greek yoghurt on top
- 🫘 A spoonful of leftover chilli or baked beans under the cheese layer
- 🥬 A side salad if you’re pretending to be balanced
Storage Tip (Just In Case You Cooked Two)
If you’ve made a second one (because honestly, they’re that good), store the cooked sweet potato in the fridge and reheat in the microwave when needed. Hold off on the cheese until reheating for peak meltiness.
Love This? You’ll Also Want to Try:
- Microwave Loaded Jacket Potato – classic spud comfort, upgraded
- Baked Beans on Cheese Toast – retro, reliable, and still hits the spot
- One-Egg Fried Rice – for when you’re down to fridge scraps and vibes
One Potato, Infinite Comfort
Look, it’s not a five-star feast—but it is one of those meals that makes you sigh happily after the first bite. Simple, hot, melty, and exactly what winter evenings are made for.
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Plan4One: Because a potato and cheese can absolutely be dinner.
