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Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Mushrooms
Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Mushrooms
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Ingredients

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3 Sweet potatoes scrubbed, halved lengthwise
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 Yellow onions small, diced
1 cup (4 oz) Baby bella mushrooms diced
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 lb (14 oz) Pork breakfast sausage ground, casings removed
½ cup Dry white wine or chicken stock
2 cups Baby spinach
2 tbsp Cranberries dried, chopped, plus more for topping
1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 ½ tsp Kosher Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Nutritional information

476
calories
30.5g
fat
33.7g
carbohydrates
16.8g
protein
61mg
cholesterol
362mg
sodium

Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with sausage, mushrooms, and spinach and topped with Parmesan cheese, these loaded sweet potatoes are just what you’ve been looking for. The sausage and mushroom stuffing is juicy and flavorful, while the Parmesan provides cheesy goodness everyone raves about. Cozy and hearty, this is the perfect dish for a weekend dinner party. 

Looking for more sweet potato dinner ideas? Try these tuna sweet potato skins that can be ready on the table in less than 30 minutes. Or opt for a vegetarian-friendly meal with this loaded baked sweet potato recipe. You could also make vegan stuffed sweet potatoes. Baked sweet potatoes are endlessly versatile, whether you’re looking for an easy side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner or a fall dessert for a crowd.

Ingridiens for Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Steps to make Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking sheet

    5min

    Preheat your oven to 400 ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Oil the baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Prepare sweet potatoes

    2min

    Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, flesh side down.

  3. 3

    Bake

    50min

    Bake until the flesh is tender, about 45-55 minutes. Once the potatoes are tender, remove them from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Make stuffing: Heat oil and cook onions and mushrooms

    5min

    Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add 1 diced onion and 1 cup diced mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add garlic

    1min

    Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Add sausage

    5min

    Add 1 pound ground breakfast sausage and crumble with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Deglaze pan

    2min

    Slowly pour in ½ cup white wine or chicken stock and work up the browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan with the wooden spoon.

  8. 8

    Add spinach and cranberries

    1min

    Stir in 2 cups baby spinach and 2 tablespoons dried cranberries and cook until the spinach has wilted, about 1 minute.

  9. 9

    Add vinegar and salt and pepper

    1min

    Stir in 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and season with 1 ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

  10. 10

    Turn broiler on

    Turn the broiler on high.

  11. 11

    Scoop out sweet potato flesh

    3min

    Using a spoon, scoop out some of the flesh of each sweet potato half to create a cavity. Mix the sweet potato flesh into the sausage mixture.

  12. 12

    Stuff sweet potatoes

    2min

    Evenly divide the sausage mixture between the sweet potato halves. Scoop sausage mixture into sweet potato halves. Sprinkle each sweet potato half with grated Parmesan cheese.

  13. 13

    Broil

    3min

    Place the sweet potatoes under the broiler and broil until the cheese has melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.

  14. 14

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and sprinkle with more dried cranberries. Serve and enjoy!

Craving a hearty and delicious meal? These Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes feature a delightful combination of the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes and the bold flavor of sausage and mushroom stuffing, complemented by sweet cranberries and Parmesan cheese. Made it? Let us know in the comments below!

About the author

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

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Athina

I love stuffed sweet potatoes! thanks for sharing the recipe!

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