Endive with Sweet Potato, Bacon and Chive

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   Pierce your cleaned sweet potatoes with a fork a few times and place in your microwave for 3 minutes (flipping potatoes over halfway through).

2. 2

   Remove from the microwave and allow to sit for a few minutes.

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   Dice, or use kitchen scissors to cut your bacon into small pieces.

4. 4

   Place in a large frying pan and cook over medium high heat until crispy.

5. 5

   Remove, leaving grease in the pan.

6. 6

   Peel your potatoes, slice them lengthwise about 1/4 inch thick.

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   Then, slice them again into strips (think julienne), followed by chopping into the small squares as you see above.

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   Throw them in the frying pan and saute in the bacon fat.

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   Moving them around carefully every so often with a spatula.

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    Add in salt and pepper and brown sugar and continue cooking until tender.

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    If your bacon yielded little grease, you may need to add a few drops of olive oil.

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    Add in the snipped chives and cook for another 2 minutes.

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    Serve in the endive leaves, topping with sour cream.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.