Goat Cheese & Caramelized Pear Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Savor the perfect blend of creamy goat cheese and sweet caramelized pears stuffed into tender sweet potatoes for a delightful dish that impresses at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese
- 2 ripe Bosc or Bartlett pears
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Wash and prick each sweet potato, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 3. Roast for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- 4. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté chopped pears with brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until golden brown.
- 5. Cut each sweet potato open, scoop out some flesh, and mix with goat cheese until creamy.
- 6. Stuff the potato skins with the mixture, top with caramelized pears, and return to the oven briefly to warm through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For a different flavor twist, swap goat cheese for feta or blue cheese. Add walnuts or pecans for extra crunch. Use fresh pears for better flavor compared to canned options.