Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pat them dry.
3. Prick each sweet potato a few times with a fork and rub them with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
4. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2: Prepare the Maple-Glazed Bacon

1. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the bacon. Preheat another oven or use the same oven once the sweet potatoes are done.
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lay out the bacon slices.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika.
4. Brush the bacon slices with the maple glaze mixture on both sides.
5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized. Keep an eye on it, as the sugar in the maple syrup can burn quickly.
6. Remove the bacon from the oven and place it on paper towels to cool and crisp up.

Step 3: Make the Walnut Sage Pesto

1. In a food processor, add the toasted walnuts, fresh sage, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic.
2. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
3. With the motor running, gradually pour in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
4. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pulse a few more times to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.

Step 4: Assemble the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

1. Once the sweet potatoes have cooled slightly, make a lengthwise slit down the center of each sweet potato.
2. Gently push the ends of the sweet potato towards the center to open it up.
3. Stuff each sweet potato with pieces of torn burrata cheese, allowing it to melt slightly from the warmth of the potatoes.
4. Crumble the crispy maple-glazed bacon over the cheese.

Step 5: Drizzle with Walnut Sage Pesto and Garnish

1. Generously drizzle the walnut sage pesto over the stuffed sweet potatoes.
2. Drizzle with a little honey for added sweetness and flavor contrast.
3. Garnish with extra toasted walnuts and fresh sage leaves.
4. Serve warm and enjoy the combination of textures and flavors!