Description
Christmas Holiday Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a festive delight that combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with a savory stuffing of ground turkey, cranberries, and aromatic spices. This easy-to-follow recipe results in a warm, comforting dish that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter evenings. With vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors, these stuffed sweet potatoes will impress your guests and become a staple at your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp poultry seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and poke holes in each sweet potato with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey or chicken with chopped onions and celery until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in cranberries, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven, slice them open lengthwise, and fluff the insides with a fork. Fill each potato generously with the stuffing mixture.
- Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg