Maple-Bacon Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes roasted until tender and filled with a savory-sweet mixture of bacon, sausage, and maple syrup for a hearty breakfast or dinner. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 55 minutes pairs medium sweet potatoes, diced bacon, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 oz, diced bacon
- 2 links, cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup, chopped pecans
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce 4 medium sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45-55 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
- Step 2: While potatoes bake, cook 4 oz diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes; remove and set aside. Add 2 crumbled cooked sausage links to the skillet with the bacon grease and cook for 2 minutes.
- Step 3: In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, and the cooked bacon and sausage; toss to coat evenly.
- Step 4: Slice each baked sweet potato lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork. Divide the maple-bacon mixture evenly among the potatoes and serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Maple-Bacon Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (20 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Maple-Bacon Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium sweet potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Maple-Bacon Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Maple-Bacon Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Maple-Bacon Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?
American breakfast like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My family devoured these for breakfast! The sweet potato and bacon combo is a winner.
- ★★★★★
The sweet potatoes were perfectly fluffy and the maple-bacon stuffing was divine!
- ★★★★☆
Took longer than expected to cook the sweet potatoes to the right tenderness.
