Bacon Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Cheesy Bolognese Bliss
Deliciously satisfying bacon stuffed sweet potatoes filled with cheesy bolognese sauce.
Equipment
- microwave
- oven
- skillet
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium Sweet Potatoes The delicious, nutritious base
For the Bolognese Sauce
- 1 medium Onion Adds depth and sweetness
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is best
- 1 medium Carrot Provides natural sweetness
- 1 medium Zucchini Adds moisture and nutrition
- 4 slices Lean Short Cut Bacon Infuses a delightful smokiness
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Mince The protein powerhouse
- 1 cup Condensed Tomato Soup Forms the rich base
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Stock Powder Elevates the flavor
- ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds a savory finish
- ¼ cup Fresh Basil A lovely garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork, wrap in damp paper towel, and microwave for about 8 minutes or bake at 410°F (200°C) for about 1 hour until tender.
- Sauté diced onion, minced garlic, carrot, and zucchini in a pan over medium heat until the onion becomes transparent. Add bacon and cook until crispy, then incorporate ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the condensed tomato soup and vegetable stock powder, simmer for about 8 minutes until it thickens.
- Slice the sweet potatoes open and scoop out a small portion of the flesh. Mix this into the bolognese sauce and fill the potato skins with the mixture.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the stuffed potatoes and broil for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Serving: 1potatoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
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