Roasted Grape + Goat Cheese + Honey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
User Reviews
4.9
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Servings
4 potatoes
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Roasted Grape + Goat Cheese + Honey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Description
Roasted Grape + Goat Cheese + Honey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes combines whole baked sweet potatoes with a filling made by mashing their flesh with goat cheese, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The grapes are roasted separately after being coated in grapeseed oil, salt, and pepper until they begin to burst, bringing out their natural sweetness and adding juicy bursts to the dish. The mixture is then returned to the potato skins for serving.
The texture of the dish blends the softness and mild sweetness of the mashed sweet potato with the creamy tang of goat cheese and the warm spices. The roasted grapes contribute pop and a subtle roast flavor that contrast nicely with the smooth filling. The honey adds a natural sweetness that marries all the flavors together.
This dish can be served warm as a side or light vegetarian main. The balance of creamy, sweet, and slightly tart components makes it versatile enough to accompany many protein options or stand on its own for a wholesome meal.
To prepare, the sweet potatoes are baked whole in foil, the grapes roasted separately at a higher temperature, and the filling combined before stuffing. Adjust seasoning to taste for salt, pepper, and sweetness. Additional honey can be drizzled on top before serving to enhance the sweet profile if desired.
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potato
- 2 cups red, seedless grapes
- 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil or another high heat oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey plus additional for drizzling
- pinch cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Poke holes in sweet potato with a fork, then wrap each tightly in aluminum foil. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until potatoes and tender to the touch. Unwrap foil and cut a slit down the middle of each sweet potato. Let sit until cool enough to handle.
- Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Lay grapes on a nonstick baking sheet and drizzle with grapeseed oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until grapes begin to burst. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Once sweet potatoes are somewhat cool, gently remove the flesh with a spoon, trying to keep the potato intact. Add the sweet potato to a large bowl, then mash with 3 ounces of goat cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper and honey. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired, then scoop flash back into the potato skins. At this point you can re-warm the potatoes (if you let them cool completely) in the oven, then top with remaining goat cheese. Add grapes on top and serve with additional drizzled honey.
Notes
- Bake sweet potatoes wrapped tightly in foil for 45-60 minutes until tender to ensure a soft interior for mashing.
- Roast grapes at 450°F with oil, salt, and pepper until they begin to burst for added depth of flavor.
- Scoop and mash sweet potato flesh gently to keep skins intact for stuffing.
- Adjust honey and seasoning after mixing the filling to suit your preferred sweetness and spice balance.
- Rewarm stuffed potatoes in the oven before serving if they cool completely during preparation.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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