SMOKY BACON AND CHIPOTLE SWEET POTATOES

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Sweet potatoes are delicious as a savory side. I like them much better this way than with loads of sugar. I've made sweet potatoes semi-"twice baked" before and with furthering tweaking came up with this. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by PsychRN

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sour cream
8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 small chipotle chile in adobo, remove seeds and slice in small pieces
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook until tender and then drain.
  • Mash potatoes, add butter, sour cream, sugar, cheese, chipotle pepper and bacon; mix well.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  • Top with toasted pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 60.3, Sodium 523.5, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 6, Sugar 12, Protein 12.8

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