Best 9 Bacon And Brown Sugar Topped Sweet Potato Bake Recipes

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Whether you are looking for a delightful side dish to serve at your next family gathering or a unique main course for a special occasion, bacon and brown sugar topped sweet potato bake is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. This decadent dish combines the savory flavors of bacon and brown sugar with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, creating a symphony of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.

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BROWN SUGAR BACON ROASTED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE



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These Brown Sugar Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes are perfectly soft and have a sweet and smoky flavor. These are a great side dish to any meal and are so simple to make.

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 sweet potatoes (cubed)
10 strips bacon
½ cup honey
⅓ cup brown sugar
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking liner or foil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cut sweet potatoes and bacon into bite-sized pieces.
  • Combine cubed sweet potatoes, cut uncooked bacon, honey, brown sugar, and olive oil in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
  • Transfer to prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and bacon is crispy.
  • Use a slotted spoon to scoop potatoes and bacon from the pan and into a serving bowl as there will be liquid from the bacon and brown sugar.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 111 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 43 g, UnsaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH BROWN SUGAR BACON PECAN TOPPING



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This Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Bacon Pecan Topping is hands down one of the BEST sweet potato casserole you will ever make. Its sweet, savory, smokey and filled with hints of fresh rosemary and sage.

Provided by Kaylen Nicole

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lbs. sweet potatoes, about 6 medium
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs beaten
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
6 slices thick cut bacon
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Poke holes all over the sweet potatoes with a fork and roast on a sheet for an hour, until tender. Set the aside to cool.
  • In a medium saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with a paper towel. Discard excess grease. In the same pan, toast chopped pecans over medium heat until they begin to turn slightly golden. Remove from the heat.
  • When the bacon has cooled, chop. In a medium bowl combine the brown sugar, flour, toasted pecans, melted butter, fresh sage, and rosemary and stir in the chopped bacon.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Carefully peel the skins away from the flesh of the sweet potato, discarding the skins. Add the sweet potatoes to a stand mixer. Add in the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, heavy cream, melted butter, eggs, and bourbon. Beat over medium high heat until combined. Season to taste with salt.
  • Spoon the sweet potato mixture into a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the bacon pecan topping and transfer to the oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Enjoy!

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH BACON CRUMBLE



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Sweet potato puree buddies up with bacon and pecans for a sweet and savory casserole with a crumbly topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 sprig fresh rosemary, broken in half
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg, beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the sweet potatoes: Line a baking sheet with foil. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with foil.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes all over, put them on the prepared baking sheet and roast until soft, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Put the butter and rosemary in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until the butter starts to brown. Remove from the heat and discard the rosemary. Scoop the sweet potato flesh out of the skins and into a food processor. Add the butter, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and process until smooth.
  • Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared 8-inch baking dish.
  • For the crumble: Put the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, reserving the fat. Whisk together the flour, pecans, sugar and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Using your fingers, rub the butter and 2 tablespoons bacon fat into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form. Add the bacon and toss to combine. Sprinkle the crumble over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake until lightly browned and hot throughout, about 30 minutes.

BACON-TOPPED ROASTED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE



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Enjoy this Bacon-Topped Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe at dinner tonight. Between the pineapples, brown sugar, bacon and mango chipotle dressing, we think this Bacon-Topped Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe meets the mark on balancing a bundle of flavors.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb. sweet potatoes (about 4), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
3 cups fresh pineapple chunks (3/4 inch)
1/4 cup KRAFT Mango Chipotle Vinaigrette Dressing
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Combine potatoes and pineapple in large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients except bacon. Add to potato mixture; toss to coat.
  • Spread onto rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 45 to 50 min. or until potatoes and pineapple are tender and golden brown, turning after 30 min. Toss with bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 16 g, Protein 3 g

MOUTHWATERING BROWN SUGAR BACON



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My grandpa was the biggest bacon lover I know... and this was his favorite bacon recipe! The brown sugar caramelizes onto the bacon, making a mouthwatering sweet and savory treat!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound thick-sliced bacon
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange bacon on the baking sheet in a single layer; edges can touch or slightly overlap. Sprinkle brown sugar generously on top. Sprinkle pecans over the sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and glazed, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 578.8 mg, Sugar 18 g

BACON-WRAPPED SWEET POTATO BITES



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After making little bacon-wrapped sausages for years, I needed a change! I had an extra sweet potato and half a package of bacon on hand, so I put on my thinking cap and came up with this treat. -Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large sweet potatoes (about 1-3/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound bacon strips, halved
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Maple syrup, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix butter and seasonings. Add sweet potatoes and toss to coat., Wrap 1 piece bacon around each sweet potato cube; secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Place on a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake until bacon is crisp and sweet potato is tender, 40-45 minutes. Serve with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HEALTHY SWEET POTATO AND BACON BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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This casserole is a way to have healthy fats and delicious veggies without all the bad stuff. There is a punch of flavor in this and you can even package individually to eat throughout the week. One of my favorite go-to recipes. Top with cheese if desired.

Provided by The Noshologist

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h11m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon butter
6 slices bacon
1 large sweet potato, cubed
1 cup chopped broccoli
¼ yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 cups fresh spinach
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 eggs, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Cook bacon in a skillet on medium heat until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove and chop coarsely.
  • Cook sweet potato, broccoli, onion, and garlic in the same skillet until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; season with salt and pepper and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl until foamy. Add bacon and spinach mixture and stir well. Pour mixture into the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top and sides are golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 215.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR



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Roasting sweet potatoes at a high oven temperature makes the skin delicious and extra crackly.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 medium sweet potatoes, (8 to 10 ounces each), scrubbed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons packed dark-brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. With a fork, poke potatoes in several places. Arrange on a foil-lined baking sheet; bake until tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Cut a deep cross in the top of each potato, and push the ends together to make an opening. Sprinkle inside with salt and pepper; dot each potato with 1 tablespoon butter and 2 teaspoons sugar. Serve.

THE BEST SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE



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This Sweet Potato Casserole has a mashed sweet potato base and is topped with a buttery, brown sugar and pecan topping. The perfect Thanksgiving side dish!

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
¾ cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs (beaten)
¼ cup butter (melted)
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans
3 Tablespoons butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Peel and cube sweet potatoes and place in a large pot. Fill with water until potatoes are completely submerged.
  • Bring to a boil and boil for 20-30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. Drain water.
  • Add sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs and butter to the pot of drained sweet potatoes.
  • Mash potatoes by hand or use a hand mixer to beat until well combined and almost smooth.
  • Pour mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, pecans and butter to make topping.
  • Sprinkle topping on top of sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and sweet potatoes are heated through completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 kcal, Carbohydrate 86 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 53 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Scrub the sweet potatoes well: This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork: This will help them to cook more evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender: This will take about 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Top the sweet potatoes with the bacon and brown sugar mixture: This will add a sweet and savory flavor to the dish.
  • Broil the sweet potatoes until the topping is bubbly and browned: This will take about 5 minutes.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes hot: They can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Bacon and brown sugar topped sweet potato bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are tender and flavorful, and the bacon and brown sugar topping adds a sweet and savory flavor that is sure to please everyone. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium, and bacon is a good source of protein and iron. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy dish, give bacon and brown sugar topped sweet potato bake a try.

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