Savory Yam Pie With Spinach, Bacon, And Maple Syrup

Name: Savory Yam Pie With Spinach, Bacon, And Maple Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pie shell; 1 medium roasted sweet potato or yam; 2 medium eggs; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 medium onion; 1 small clove of garlic(optional); 3 strips of bacon; 2 cups washed, dried, and roughly chopped spinach; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 2 pinches fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup roasted, coarsely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 pie shell
1 medium roasted sweet potato or yam
2 medium eggs
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 medium onion
1 small clove of garlic(optional)
3 strips of bacon
2 cups washed, dried, and roughly chopped spinach
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 pinches fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup roasted, coarsely chopped pecans

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["Prepare the pie shell according to package directions. Remove from the oven to cool while the filling is prepared, but leave the oven on at 375 degrees.", "First, crisp the slices of bacon to taste. I prefer very crispy. While the bacon cooks, chop the onion and mince the clove of garlic if you are using.
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When the bacon is done, pour off all but 1 Tablespoon of the bacon fat and saute the onions on low heat for 7-10 minutes, until soft but not burned. Add garlic and saute for another minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3
Coarsely chop the crispy bacon and the roasted pecans and combine in a separate bowl.", "Peel the cooled, roasted yam and mash with the ricotta, eggs, syrup, and seasonings. Fold in the spinach, cooled onions and garlic, and 3/4 of the bacon-pecan mixture.", "Pour yam mixture into the prepared pie shell, and sprinkle the remaining bacon-pecan mixture over the top of the filling.
4
Bake at 375 for 45 minutes, then check to see if the pie filling has puffed a little and cooked through in the middle. If not, continue to bake for up to 60 minutes, checking at about 7-10 minute intervals."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pie shell, 1 medium roasted sweet potato or yam, 2 medium eggs, 1 cup ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Savory Yam Pie With Spinach, Bacon, And Maple Syrup falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!