Smokey Sweet Potato Souffle

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Roast the potatoes on sheet tray until fully cooked, about 1 hour.

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   Set aside until cool enough to handle.

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   Meanwhile cook the bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.

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   Remove and drain on paper towels, reserving the rendered bacon fat.

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   Chop bacon and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup for garnish.

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   Peel the sweet potatoes and mash.

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   Add the potatoes to a large bowl.

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   Stir in the chopped chipotle, adobe sauce, maple syrup, chopped bacon and egg yolks.

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    Mix together until combined.

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    Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

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    In a separate large bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

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    Add 1/3 of whipped egg whites to sweet potato mixture and fold to create a lighter base.

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    Fold in remaining whites until just incorporated, leaving some white streaks.

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    Grease a 2 quart baking dish with some of the reserved bacon fat and gently pour in sweet potato souffle mixture.

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    Sprinkle with the remaining chopped bacon.

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    Put the baking dish on a sheet tray and bake 40 minutes.

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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