Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Caramelized Onion And Pancetta

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   Boil sweet potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water over medium-high heat 15-20 minutes or until very tender.

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   Drain sweet potatoes; return to saucepan.

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   Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.

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   Add pancetta; cook 2-3 minutes or until pancetta begins to brown.

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   Add onion; cook 15-20 minutes or until onions are caramelized, stirring frequently.

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   Adjust heat, if necessary, to prevent onions from browning too quickly.

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   Add vinegar; stir, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet.

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   Over very low heat, mash sweet potatoes.

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   Add mascarpone, salt and pepper.

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    Stir in onion mixture.

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    *Noteyou can use bacon if you don't have pancetta available.

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    Just cook the bacon in a medium pot of boiling water 1 minute.

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    Drain and rinse until cool.

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    Blanching helps remove some of the smoky flavor from the bacon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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