If sweet potatoes aren't a common feature in your meals, it's time to change that! These nutritious vegetables are not only tasty but also incredibly easy to prepare. For a quick meal, I often bake a whole sweet potato and enjoy it with whatever toppings I have available. This simple approach led to the creation of this delightful recipe. Embrace all the wonderful flavors of fall with these savory stuffed sweet potatoes. Keep reading for the easy-to-follow recipe!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 small sweet potato for each person
  • handful of arugula
  • dried cranberries
  • roasted pumpkin seeds
  • crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 small bunch of fresh sage, stems removed
  • sage brown butter (see below)
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the sage brown butter:

  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sage
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Individually wrap each sweet potato in foil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours; the longer they cook, the sweeter and more tender they will become.
  2. About 20 minutes before the sweet potatoes finish baking, prepare the fried sage: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Test the oil by adding a drop of water; if it sizzles, it's ready. Add the sage leaves to the oil and fry for 15 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the leaves to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
  3. Make the sage brown butter (see below).
  4. Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool for five minutes. Unwrap them and cut open the tops. Fill generously with arugula, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. Drizzle with sage brown butter, and top with fried sage leaves and pumpkin seeds for decoration.

For the sage brown butter:

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the stick of butter. Add the sage and continue cooking until the butter begins to brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

Comments (8)

  1. Jessica Rose says: October 5, 2015 at 6:38 am

    I need to switch to sweet spuds (as we call them in the UK) since I keep hearing positive things about their health benefits. Thanks for the recipe. ?

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  2. Elisabeth Hayes says: October 5, 2015 at 7:20 am

    I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but these look really good! Stuffing them might make me like them more, so I'll have to try this recipe!

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  3. kristen says: October 5, 2015 at 7:41 am

    This sounds wonderful! However, I've tried many goat cheese brands and can't stand the taste. Is there another cheese you recommend?

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    1. Sami says: October 28, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      Have you considered FETA cheese? It's a bit tangy and pairs well with the sweetness of sweet potatoes.

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  4. My Style Vita (@MyStyleVita) says: October 5, 2015 at 8:37 am

    I never thought to dress up a sweet potato like this. Looks delicious!

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  5. xoxobellablog says: October 5, 2015 at 8:44 am

    I often make baked sweet potatoes but never thought to try something like this. Yum!

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  6. tuf77736 says: October 5, 2015 at 10:18 am

    You're absolutely right; sweet potatoes should be a staple. They're the best! Can't wait to try this!

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  7. Brenda says: October 5, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! The lighting and photography are stunning.

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