Apple and Bacon Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

This Apple and Bacon Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a comforting blend of sweet and savory flavors. Baked sweet potatoes are filled with a mixture of bacon, apples, and warm spices, creating a dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.

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Ingredients

4 large round sweet potatoes
2 apples finely chopped
5 slices of bacon chopped
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a fork, carefully puncture each sweet potato several times. Wrap each potato individually in foil and arrange them in a baking dish. Bake for 60 to 80 minutes, adjusting for the size of the sweet potatoes; smaller ones may be done in 45 minutes. The potatoes are ready when they yield easily to a toothpick.
Prepare the Bacon and Apple Mixture: While the sweet potatoes bake, heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bacon, cooking until it reaches a crisp consistency. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel to drain, reserving the bacon drippings in the skillet. Add the chopped apples, freshly grated nutmeg, and sage to the skillet, stirring occasionally until the apples are tender. Combine the apples and bacon, either in the skillet or a bowl, and set aside.
Remove and Scoop the Sweet Potatoes: When the sweet potatoes are tender, take them out of the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Carefully unwrap the foil, being mindful of any residual steam. Using a small knife, cut a lengthwise slit down each sweet potato. Gently scoop out the flesh, placing it in a medium mixing bowl, while keeping the skins intact.
Prepare the Sweet Potato Filling: In the mixing bowl, add cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, and butter to the scooped sweet potato flesh. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well-blended. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or a large ziplock bag.
Assemble the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Pipe or spoon the seasoned sweet potato mixture back into each potato skin. Top each stuffed potato with the prepared apple and bacon mixture. If desired, rewarm the assembled sweet potatoes briefly in the oven before serving.

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten-free; however, to ensure it remains so, use certified gluten-free bacon and verify that your spices (particularly cinnamon and nutmeg) are labeled gluten-free.

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