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Beef Sausage, Kale & Aged Cheddar Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

A nutritious recipe for beef sausage, kale & aged cheddar stuffed sweet potatoes made with lean beef, onion, fresh baby kale, and rich cheddar cheese. *Beef sausage recipe courtesy of Beef, It's What's For Dinner
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 554kcal
Author Amee

Ingredients

For the beef sausage:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage or ½ teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

For the rest:

  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 2 cups packed baby kale leaves, hard stems removed
  • 1 cup aged sharp cheddar freshly shredded
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 sweet potatoes washed, patted dry

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
  • Rub sweet potato skins with a little olive oil and prick several times with a fork
  • Bake sweet potatoes in preheat oven for 40-60 min, depending on the size
  • While potatoes are baking, prepare the sausage mixture
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and crushed pepper
  • Mix with hands until thoroughly combined
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
  • Add beef mixture and chopped onion to the pan
  • Cook until beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent, about 8-10 minutes
  • Drain any fat from the pan and stir in baby kale
  • Cook until kale is soft and wilted
  • Stir in aged cheddar and cook until melted and smooth
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and spoon into cooked sweet potatoes

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 1375mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 35729IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 5mg