BROWN SUGAR AND BACON MASHED SWEET POTATOES

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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.

Provided by Mike Klein @jazzbo59

Categories     Potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 to 5 sweet potatoes
1/3 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
8 tablespoon(s) butter
1/2 cup(s) brown sugar
1/2 pound(s) maple smoked bacon
1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon(s) ground black pepper
2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) shelled pecan halves

Steps:

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

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