The Best Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These harvest stuffed sweet potatoes are simply the best! Cozy, deliciously spiced-sweet cool weather flavors, this recipe for stuffed sweet potatoes is so easy to make and ready to go in no time at all.

As the leaves start to change color and the air becomes crisp, I always find myself holding tight to recipes like these cozy harvest stuffed sweet potatoes. Honestly, this is one of my all-time favorite fall recipes because it’s so easy and the perfect blend of flavors that capture the season so perfectly.

This stuffed sweet potatoes recipe is also win-win for my family on those crazy busy weeknights. They also make a great side for entertaining during those cold winter nights when you may not have all the energy to spend cooking. We love the simple harvest toppings we suggest in the recipe, but you can go as nuts as you like. It’s really all about the ease and deliciousness here!

These stuffed sweet potatoes are the best. They are nutritious, easy to make, and you can top them with practically any flavor combo. Our favorite stuffing for sweet potatoes is a mixture of ground Italian chicken, cranberries, apples, and kale. It’s the sweetest taste of fall in every single bite.

why your family will love this harvest stuffed sweet potatoes recipe

• Quick and Easy 
• Nutritous and Delicious
• Versatile and Customizable
• Family Friendly
• Crowd Pleasing

ingredients

To make these easy and delicious stuffed sweet potatoes recipe you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!

Here’s what we are working with:

• sweet potatoes
• olive oil
• red onion
• ground Italian chicken or pork sausage
• garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper
• apples – our favorite is Honey Crisp for the extra sweetness
• dried cranberries
• kale
• pepper jack cheese
• green onions to garnish

how to make harvest stuffed sweet potatoes

1. Poke holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork, and then microwave for 10-15 minutes.
2. Cook onion over medium heat with olive oil for 4-5 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
3. Add in ground chicken and spices; breaking apart and cooking until browned.
4. Mix in apples, dried cranberries, and chopped kale. Continue cooking about 10 more minutes.
5. Make a slit in the sweet potatoes and fill with the chicken and apple mixture. Sprinkle over pepper jack cheese and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions and serve.

can i meal prep harvest stuffed sweet potatoes

Absolutely! Stuffed sweet potatoes is one of my favorite meals to prep. It is a quick and easy meal that comes together fast which means more time for you to enjoy your weekend without a whole lot of time spent meal prepping. These harvest stuffed sweet potatoes are nutritious as they are delicious.

Simply divide this recipe into 4 meal prep containers. You will be set for the week with this meal. It’s a fantastic option for a complete, quick, and satisfying meal prep.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. This is such a fabulous recipe for a quick and easy meal, and one that saves you time behind the scenes so it’s also perfect for meal prepping.

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