Description
These Roast Turkey and Cranberry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate fall comfort food! Tender sweet potatoes are loaded with a creamy mixture of shredded roast turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and warm spices, making them the perfect way to use up leftovers. This dish is packed with flavor and texture—savory, sweet, and satisfying in every bite. Ideal for a cozy dinner or holiday meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 ½ cups cooked roast turkey, shredded
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, place them on a baking sheet, and roast for 45-50 minutes, or until tender. Let them cool slightly.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded roast turkey, cranberry sauce, cream cheese, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Stuff the Sweet Potatoes: Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh. Add the sweet potato flesh to the turkey mixture and combine. Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato skins.
- Bake Again: Place the stuffed sweet potatoes back in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped pecans (if using) and fresh parsley. Serve hot!
Notes
- For a vegetarian twist, replace the turkey with sautéed mushrooms or a plant-based meat substitute.
- This recipe works great with leftover chicken or even roasted vegetables.
- If you’re out of cranberry sauce, try using chutney or a bit of apricot jam for a similar sweet-tart flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg