BACON & BLUE STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

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Give sweet potatoes the good stuff like pear, bacon, honey and fresh tarragon. If Gorgonzola isn't your thing, just substitute plain or smoked Gouda. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 10 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 small ripe pear, peeled and chopped
4 bacon strips, cooked and chopped, divided
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub sweet potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet until tender, 45-60 minutes. Cool slightly., Cut a thin slice from top of each potato. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in.-thick shells. Mash pulp with butter, honey and seasonings. Stir in pear, 1/3 cup chopped bacon, 1/4 cup cheese, green onions and tarragon. Spoon into shells; return to baking sheet. Top with remaining cheese., Bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Aniyah Ridgebear
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These stuffed sweet potatoes were the perfect addition to my holiday table.


Afaque Mirani
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I would definitely make this dish again. It's a great way to impress your guests.


BK Bappy
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who likes a little heat.


Tooba Bareejo
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I still enjoyed these stuffed sweet potatoes.


Kausar Ali Himu
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These stuffed sweet potatoes were a great way to use up leftover bacon and blue cheese.


Mir waiskhan
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Mohammad Raza Dada Mia
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end.


Duncan Harry
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I loved the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The bacon and blue cheese were a perfect match.


Kari chada
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These stuffed sweet potatoes were the perfect comfort food on a cold night.


Jason Parks
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


Miz Vic
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I made these for my family and they were a big hit! Even my picky kids loved them.


Jakir Vum
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These stuffed sweet potatoes were the perfect side dish for my Thanksgiving dinner. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Connie Aston
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


raeeszafar ghafoor
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Miley Dean
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The bacon and blue cheese filling is so flavorful and the sweet potatoes are the perfect vessel.


Anastasija 7
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These were delicious! I used a mix of sweet potatoes and regular potatoes and they were both equally good.


Matthew Matosha
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I would recommend using a good quality blue cheese for the filling.


abdulbarMirza 09
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I made these for a dinner party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Jubayer Rahman
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These stuffed sweet potatoes were a hit! The bacon and blue cheese filling was rich and flavorful, while the sweet potatoes were perfectly tender. I will definitely be making these again.