Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe + VIDEO

The Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe combines baked sweet potatoes with a flavorful filling of bacon, ham, cheddar cheese, pineapple tidbits, jalapeño slices, and a touch of barbecue sauce. After baking the sweet potatoes until soft, they are slit open and generously seasoned with salt and pepper. A layer of cheese is first added to create a creamy base, then the ham, bacon, pineapple, and jalapeño provide a mix of savory, smoky, sweet, and mildly spicy elements. Finished with more cheese on top, the potatoes return to the oven briefly to heat through and melt the cheese.

The contrast between the natural sweetness of the potatoes and pineapple and the smoky salted meats with a hint of heat from jalapeño creates a harmonious combination. The method of baking the potatoes whole and stuffing them afterwards ensures a tender interior without a mushy texture. This stuffed sweet potato dish works well as a satisfying meal or substantial side.

To prepare, select similarly sized sweet potatoes for even baking, and bake at 450°F until you can easily pierce them with a fork. The recipe includes a video demonstration which can help with technique. The filling ingredients can be prepped while the potatoes bake to save time. Adjust the amount of jalapeño to control the spiciness. This recipe can also be adapted for cooking in an air fryer.

One helpful tip is to salt and pepper the inside of each opened sweet potato before adding the fillings to enhance flavor throughout. Using a combination of cheddar cheese and barbecue sauce ties the ingredients together with rich, smoky notes. Overall, this recipe delivers multi-textured stuffed sweet potatoes layered with sweet, smoky, spicy, and cheesy flavors.