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brown sugar and bacon mashed sweet potatoes

Recipe by
Mike Klein
Santa Clara, CA

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.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For brown sugar and bacon mashed sweet potatoes

  • 4 to 5
    sweet potatoes
  • 1/3 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 8 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 lb
    maple smoked bacon
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    shelled pecan halves

How To Make brown sugar and bacon mashed sweet potatoes

  • 1
    Bake potatoes in a 350 degree oven for 1.25 hours or until soft
  • 2
    Chop bacon and cook in skillet until done
  • 3
    Let potatoes cool enough to handle (not too much) and peel. Place in large pot.
  • 4
    Add cream to microwave safe bowl along with butter and heat in microwave until butter is melted. Mix in brown sugar and cinnamon
  • 5
    Mash the sweet potatoes then mix in the cream/butter mixture. Stir in bacon. Add salt and pepper.
  • 6
    Move to a serving dish and top with pecan halves. Optionally, top with addition bacon pieces and pats of butter.

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