Description
Experience a delightful fusion of smoky, savory bacon cheeseburger flavors with the natural sweetness and creaminess of baked sweet potatoes. This Bacon Cheeseburger Loaded Sweet Potato recipe offers a comforting, hearty meal perfect for lunch or dinner, combining lean ground beef, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings for an easy yet impressive dish everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, firm and washed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Meat and Cheese
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
Toppings
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced fresh tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat dry. Rub each with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cook the Ground Beef: While the potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat for even crumbling. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Crisp the Bacon: In a separate pan, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
- Prepare the Toppings: Dice the onion, tomato, and pickles into small, uniform pieces for layering and balanced flavor distribution.
- Assemble the Loaded Sweet Potatoes: Once baked and cool enough to handle, slice the sweet potatoes open lengthwise. Fluff the insides gently with a fork and layer with ground beef, crumbled bacon, diced onions, tomatoes, pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Melt the Cheese: Return the loaded sweet potatoes to the oven for 5-7 minutes or use the broiler for a couple of minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly and golden.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh herbs or your favorite sauce and serve hot for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Choose uniform sweet potatoes for even baking.
- Don’t overcook the beef to keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Let bacon cool before crumbling to maintain crispiness.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for the best melting and flavor.
- Balance richness with acidity from pickles and tomatoes for enhanced taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded sweet potato
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: bacon cheeseburger, loaded sweet potato, comfort food, baked sweet potatoes, ground beef recipe, easy dinner, gluten free
