Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

So, if you're into mouth-watering, taste-bud-tingling, "why haven't I made this before?" kind of meals, well, you're welcome in advance.

First off, let's talk about the sweet potato. This isn't just any old spud; this is the canvas for our masterpiece. You're going to bake this bad boy for 30 minutes at 400 degrees, or if you're as impatient as I am, just zap it in the microwave for 6-7 minutes. Either way, you'll end up with a sweet potato so soft, it practically whispers sweet nothings as you carve out its insides. Mash it up with some butter, salt, and pepper, and try not to eat it all before the turkey's done. I dare you.

Now, onto the ground turkey. You're going to cook it like it owes you money – with a vengeance, seasoned to perfection. Once it's browned and beautiful, you douse that turkey in Worcestershire sauce like it's a fire you need to put out. Set it aside and let it think about what it's done. Then, you'll sauté some onions until they're as soft as your heart after watching a puppy video. Throw in a forest worth of spinach, because we're pretending to be healthy, and get that turkey back in the mix. Add all the spices, a generous amount of Parmesan, and let it simmer into something that'll make you forget every bad decision you've ever made.

In summary, this Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato recipe is not just food; it's an experience. It's comfort food that doesn't make you feel guilty, with a side of "I can't believe I made this." It's so good, it should probably be illegal. But until then, go ahead and treat yourself to a hug. You can thank me later.

Yield: 2

Author: Sippin Foodie

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Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 55 Min

Ingredients

• Sweet Potato- 1
• Ground Turkey - 4 cups
• Canned Diced Tomatoes - 1
• Yellow Onion - 1/2
• Fresh Leaf Spinach - 3-4 large handfuls
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Grated Parmesan - 1/3 cup
• Worcestershire Sauce - 1 tbsp
• Garlic Powder
• Garlic Salt
• Salt & Pepper
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Paprika
• Dried Oregano
• Dried Basil
• Chives
• EVOO
• Butter
• Sour cream

Instructions

1. - Bake sweet potato for 30 min at 400 or you can microwave for 6-7, until potato has softened. Set aside to cool down a bit. Cut the potato in half. Using a spoon, carve out the inside and place it into a bowl. Mash together with a fork and add a little butter, salt & pepper. Set aside.
2. - In a large skillet, drizzle olive oil, and a tbsp of butter and cook ground turkey on high with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. - Once the turkey is cooked, add a decent amount of Worcestershire sauce all over and mix.
4. - Set ground turkey aside once fully cooked
5. - Add chopped onions with another tbsp of butter to the skillet and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until softened.
6. - Add spinach and mix well. Drizzle a little evoo all over if it’s too dry.
7. - Transfer the ground turkey back to the skillet and stir ingredients together.
8. - Sprinkle in paprika, oregano, basil, garlic salt, 1/3 cup of Parmesan, mix and let it sit on simmer for 3 min.
9. - Preheat oven to 420
10. - Add a little of the mashed potato mixture to the bottom of each potato.
11. - Add a large layer of the ground turkey and spinach mixture on top.
12. - Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and garlic salt.
13. - Baked for about 8-10 min.
14. - Remove from oven, add fresh chives on the top and sour cream!

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