brown sugar and bacon mashed sweet potatoes
Adapted from several recipes that I found on line. I made this for Christmas in 2021 to serve along side prime rib and roasted vegetables. Was quite a hit.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 25 Min
method
Bake
yield
10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 pound maple smoked bacon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup shelled pecan halves
How To Make brown sugar and bacon mashed sweet potatoes
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Step 1Bake potatoes in a 350 degree oven for 1.25 hours or until soft
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Step 2Chop bacon and cook in skillet until done
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Step 3Let potatoes cool enough to handle (not too much) and peel. Place in large pot.
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Step 4Add cream to microwave safe bowl along with butter and heat in microwave until butter is melted. Mix in brown sugar and cinnamon
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Step 5Mash the sweet potatoes then mix in the cream/butter mixture. Stir in bacon. Add salt and pepper.
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Step 6Move to a serving dish and top with pecan halves. Optionally, top with addition bacon pieces and pats of butter.
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