Best 7 Sweet Potato Bacon Biscuits Recipes

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Sweet potato bacon biscuits are a delicious and savory treat that combines the flavors of sweet potatoes, bacon, and fluffy biscuits. This unique recipe offers a twist on classic biscuits, adding a delightful hint of sweetness and smokiness. With a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior, these biscuits are sure to be a hit at your next brunch or breakfast gathering. So, get ready to indulge in this delectable combination of sweet and savory flavors as we explore the best recipe for sweet potato bacon biscuits.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATO-BACON BISCUITS



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Whether you're in the mood for savory morning or night, these flaky, tender biscuits are good at any time of the day.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup butter, frozen
2/3 cup mashed canned sweet potatoes (from 15-oz can)
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; stir in bacon and thyme. Shred frozen butter, using large holes of grater; add to flour mixture and toss to coat. Stir in sweet potato and buttermilk just until soft dough forms.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat. Knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Press or roll dough to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with floured 21/2-inch biscuit cutter. On ungreased cookie sheet, place biscuits about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Biscuit, TransFat 0 g

EMERIL'S SWEET POTATO BACON BISCUITS



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Make and share this Emeril's Sweet Potato Bacon Biscuits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Spongebob Chefpants

Categories     Breads

Time 28m

Yield 10 biscuits, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato, cooled
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
5 slices cooked bacon, drained and crumbled
3/4 cup buttermilk (or up to 1 cup if needed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a large baking sheet and set aside.
  • In a bowl; stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the butter and work in with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a bowl; whip the sweet potatoes with the brown sugar until very smooth. Add to the flour mixture and mix in lightly but thorougly with your fingers.
  • Add 3/4 cup of the buttermilk and the bacon and gently work to make a smooth dough, slightly sticky, being careful not to overwork and adding more buttermilk as needed, 1 tsp at a time.
  • Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and pat out into a large rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into 10 large biscuits and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden brown and risen, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve hot with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 393.4, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 5.2

SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices bacon, medium dice
1 red onion, finely sliced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked and cut into 1-inch dice, kept warm
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 green onions, finely sliced
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat pan over high heat. Add bacon and cook until just crisp. Remove bacon to a towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Remove pan from heat, add vinegar, olive oil, sugar and reserved bacon. Place the potatoes in a large bowl, pour the dressing over and season with salt and pepper. Fold in the green onions and parsley. Serve at room temperature.

SWEET POTATO BISCUITS



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This recipe makes a wonderfully light and fluffy biscuit. A great way to use up those leftover mashed sweet potatoes. Makes a delicious sandwich with a slice ham, or simply topped with butter.

Provided by POOTER301

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
¾ cup mashed sweet potatoes
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in the shortening until pieces of shortening are pea-sized or smaller. Mix in the sweet potatoes, and enough of the milk to make a soft dough.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and roll or pat out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into circles using a biscuit cutter or a drinking glass. Place biscuits 1 inch apart onto a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 446.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 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.

SWEET POTATO-BACON BISCUITS



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This recipe, from Harvey Morris, creator of Baked Chicago, won the grand prize in the 2013 Sweet Rewards Recipe Contest, sponsored by the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Breads

Time 32m

Yield 8 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (don't leave this out)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup mashed sweet potato

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 450F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, cream of tartar and cayenne pepper. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in Cheddar cheese and bacon. Make a well in the center of flour mixture.
  • In small bowl, whisk together milk and sweet potato. Add sweet potato mixture to flour mixture. Using a fork, stir just until combined. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead gently 12 times. Roll dough to a 3/4-inch-thick rectangle. Cut into 8 rectangular pieces.
  • On the prepared baking sheet, place biscuits 1 inch apart. Bake until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 684, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 10.2

BACON WRAPPED SWEET POTATO BITES



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As if you needed another reason to love bacon. Don't miss this sweet and savory appetizer from Russ Crandall of The Domestic Man.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces bacon strips, cut into thirds crosswise
1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon melted butter
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch Sea salt to taste
1 sheet Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Set aside.
  • Wrap each sweet potato cube with a bacon slice, holding in place with a toothpick. Place on the prepared baking sheet, toothpicks facing up.
  • Combine the olive oil, melted butter, cinnamon and pepper, stirring until well mixed. Drizzle the mixture over the sweet potato bites. Sprinkle with sea salt. Loosely tent the toothpicks with damp paper towels and wrap the baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, being careful not to pierce the foil. Bake until the potatoes are just tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and paper towels and return to the oven; bake until the bacon is crispy and the fat starts to render, 15-20 more minutes. Blot the excess fat with the paper towels, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 38.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 841.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before starting, measure and prep all your ingredients. This will help streamline the cooking process and ensure you have everything you need.
  • Choose the Right Bacon: Opt for a high-quality, thick-cut bacon for a more satisfying texture and flavor.
  • Don't Overmix the Dough: Overmixing can result in tough biscuits. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps develop the flavor and makes it easier to handle.
  • Shape the Biscuits Properly: For even baking, shape the biscuits into uniform rounds or squares.
  • Watch the Baking Time: Keep an eye on the biscuits while baking to ensure they don't overcook. They should be golden brown on top and cooked through in the center.
  • Serve Warm: Freshly baked sweet potato bacon biscuits are best served warm. Enjoy them with your favorite toppings, such as butter, honey, or jam.

Conclusion:

These sweet potato bacon biscuits combine the flavors of sweet potatoes, bacon, and herbs to create a delectable treat. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish. With their unique flavor and texture, these biscuits are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in this delightful culinary creation!

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