SPICY SWEET POTATO AND BACON CASSEROLE

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Categories     Potato     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices white bread torn into large bits
2 tbsp melted butter
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon chopped
1 onion finely chopped
4 garlic cloves finely minced
1/2 tsp cayenne
5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced thin
3/4 cup cream
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 tsp salt
5 scallions sliced thin

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425. Pulse bread, butter and 1/2 cup cheese in food processor til coarsely ground Cook bacon til crips. Pour off all but 1 tbsp fat. Cook onion til softened about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cayenne and cook til fragrant about 30 seconds. Stir in sweet potatoes, cream, buttermilk and salt. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered, until potatoes are just tender about 30 minutes. Off heat stir in remaining cheese, cooked bacon and 4 scallions. Transfer fixture to 13x9 in pan and top with bread crumbs. Bake until crumbs are golden about 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then sprinkle with remaining scallion.

Najaf Dasti
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This is my new favorite sweet potato casserole recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the combination of sweet potatoes, bacon, and maple syrup.


Thobeka Myaleni
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The casserole was also very easy to make.


Lucy Maina
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This is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always comes out delicious. I highly recommend it!


Richard Hutchinson
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The sweet potatoes were creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Fareeda Fareeda
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This is a great recipe! The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Genet Tesfu
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I loved this casserole. The bacon and spices really balanced out the sweetness of the potatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


Kasey RUTLEDGE
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sweet potatoes are cooked in the microwave, so it's ready in no time. I also love that you can use leftover bacon for this recipe.


Emebet Weldya
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This casserole is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always comes out delicious. I highly recommend it!


Sadaam Jutt
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The sweet potatoes were creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


MalikAmir MalikAmir
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This casserole is perfect for a potluck or holiday gathering. It's easy to make and it always comes out delicious. I highly recommend it!


Sandy Hanes
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I loved this casserole. The bacon and spices really balanced out the sweetness of the potatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahamed Siyam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sweet potatoes are cooked in the microwave, so it's ready in no time. I also love that you can use leftover bacon for this recipe.


Tracey Ngqandu
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Xtylish Catto
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This casserole is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always comes out delicious. I highly recommend it!


Robel Nath
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes are creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice crunch. I also love the addition of pecans.


Md Emon Talukdar
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This is my new favorite sweet potato casserole recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the combination of sweet potatoes, bacon, and maple syrup.


AHTSHAM SUNNY
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The casserole was also very easy to make.


Ayman Faatima
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This sweet potato casserole was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of sweet potatoes, bacon, and spices was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.