3-Ingredient BBQ Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Looking for a tasty meal that’s quick and easy to make? You’ll love these 3-Ingredient BBQ Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. They’re simple, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights. All you need are sweet potatoes, pulled pork or shredded chicken, and your favorite barbecue sauce.

To make these yummy stuffed potatoes, just bake the sweet potatoes until they’re soft, fill them with your choice of meat, and top with a drizzle of tangy BBQ sauce. It’s that easy! You’ll have a satisfying dinner on the table in no time.

Exact Ingredients (+ Possible Substitutes)

Here’s what you’ll need for these tasty stuffed sweet potatoes:

• 3-4 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 cups pulled pork or shredded chicken
• 1 cup barbecue sauce

Don’t have pulled pork? No problem! Shredded chicken works great too. You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.

For the barbecue sauce, pick your favorite brand or make your own. Try a spicy version for some extra kick.

Want to add more flavor? Sprinkle on some chopped green onions or a handful of shredded cheese. Crispy bacon bits are yummy too.

To make it vegetarian, swap the meat for black beans or chickpeas. Season them with taco spices for a Tex-Mex twist.

You can also use regular potatoes instead of sweet potatoes if you prefer. Just adjust the baking time as needed.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them with a fork several times.

Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Bake for about 45-60 minutes, until they’re soft when squeezed.

While the potatoes cook, warm up your pulled pork or shredded chicken in a pan or microwave.

Once the potatoes are done, take them out and let them cool for a few minutes. Cut a slit down the middle of each potato.

Gently squeeze the sides to open them up. Use a fork to fluff the insides a bit.

Fill each potato with a generous amount of meat. Drizzle barbecue sauce over the top.

Your 3-ingredient BBQ stuffed sweet potatoes are ready to eat! Enjoy them while they’re hot.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Make your BBQ stuffed sweet potatoes even better with these tips:

• Pick sweet potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking.

• Poke holes in the potatoes before baking to let steam escape.

• For crispier skin, rub the potatoes with a little oil before baking.

You can prep parts of this meal ahead of time:

• Bake the sweet potatoes and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

• Make extra pulled pork or chicken and freeze it for future meals.

To store leftovers, wrap each stuffed potato in foil and keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. When you’re ready to eat, reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes.

Try these tasty toppings to mix things up:

• Shredded cheese
• Chopped green onions
• Sour cream
• Crispy bacon bits

For a quick version, you can microwave the sweet potatoes instead of baking. Just poke holes, wrap in a damp paper towel, and cook for about 5 minutes per potato.