CHIPOTLE SHREDDED SWEET POTATOES WITH BACON

Chipotle Shredded Sweet Potatoes with Bacon image

I crave a little heat with my sweet spuds, so I mix in chipotle peppers. The smoky flavor blends perfectly with this creamy, cheesy side dish. -Kathi Jones-DelMonte, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 4h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 large), peeled and shredded
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded Muenster cheese
1 package (16 ounces) applewood smoked bacon, cooked and chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and shallots; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until softened., Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl; stir in parsley and seasonings. Add sweet potatoes and cheeses, mixing well. Fold in chopped bacon., Transfer mixture to a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with paprika. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients. Serve with sweet potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 28g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.