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Heat an oven to 400 degrees.
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Using a fork, poke holes throughout the sweet potatoes.
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Cook sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes or until a fork easily pierces through them.
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While that is cooking, in a large skillet on medium heat, add 2 tbsp coconut oil.
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Once melted, add in onions and peppers.
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Cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Add remaining 2 tbsp of coconut oil, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, sage, apples, and MorningStar FarmsĀ® Original Sausage Patties.
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Reduce to medium low heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
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Flip the sausage patties over and cook for another 5 minutes, still stirring often.
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Add in 2 table maple syrup.
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Remove from heat and place into a large bowl.
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Cut the sausage patties into pieces.
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Once the sweet potatoes have finished cooking, remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
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Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees.
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Slice length wise.
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Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from skin and put into bowl with sausage mixture.
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Gently mash the sweet potatoes (it's okay is some smaller chunks remain) and then combine well the sausage mixture.
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Add the mixture back to the sweet potato skins and cook again at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
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Remove and serve. Can stay refrigerated for up to 3 days.