MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH BACON

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Flavored with bacon and thyme, mashed sweet potatoes make a savory addition to any meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lb dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 4 potatoes)
8 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup half-and-half, warmed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh thyme sprigs, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Pierce sweet potatoes all over with fork; place on cookie sheet with sides. Bake about 1 hour 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork. Let stand 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown. Remove bacon from skillet; place on paper towels to drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet; discard remaining drippings. Add onion to skillet; cook over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Peel sweet potatoes; place in large bowl. Mash until no lumps remain. Add warm half-and-half, thyme, salt and pepper; mash until very smooth.
  • Add onion to sweet potatoes. Crumble bacon; reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish. Add remaining bacon to potatoes; stir until blended. Garnish with reserved bacon and thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Ava Zatek
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I'm vegan, so I used vegan bacon in this recipe. It turned out great!


Yasin Yaqoob
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I'm allergic to bacon, so I omitted it from the recipe. The mashed sweet potatoes were still delicious!


BiTCOiN
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This recipe is way too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Noyon Miah
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my mashed sweet potatoes didn't turn out creamy at all. They were more like lumpy sweet potatoes.


johnny turner
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This recipe is too bland for my taste. I had to add some salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.


Hatim Bounou
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my mashed sweet potatoes turned out a bit dry. Maybe I didn't add enough milk.


YONATAN ABEL
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Raftaar x Devil
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The mashed sweet potatoes are so creamy and flavorful.


Rj Noyon
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I've never had mashed sweet potatoes with bacon before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's delicious!


MICHAEL EPEKTATUS
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This dish is perfect for a crowd.


Yawi Siddiqui 786
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind.


Tabarak Ahmed
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This recipe is a keeper!


Janet Kromah
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Perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Irfan basit
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Easy to follow instructions.


Omar Ortega (Junior)
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These mashed sweet potatoes are so creamy and delicious. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor, and the brown sugar and cinnamon give it a touch of sweetness.


Caleb Mugizi
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I've made mashed sweet potatoes with bacon before, but this recipe is by far the best. The addition of brown sugar and cinnamon really takes it to the next level.


Genta Ademi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I had some leftover from Thanksgiving, and I wasn't sure what to do with them. But then I found this recipe, and it was perfect!


Ayah Khalifa
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I made these mashed sweet potatoes with bacon for my family last night, and they were a big hit! The kids especially loved them, and they even asked for seconds.


lemon riya
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These mashed sweet potatoes with bacon were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the bacon added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this dish again for Christmas!