Spicy Sweet Potato And Bacon Casserole Recipe

Name: Spicy Sweet Potato And Bacon Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices hearty white bread, torn into large pieces; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 8 slices bacon, chopped; 1 onion, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced thin; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 5 scallions, sliced thin

Servings: persons

4 slices hearty white bread, torn into large pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced thin
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
5 scallions, sliced thin

1
Adjust oven rack to the middle position; preheat oven to 425u00b0.
2
Pulse the bread, butter, and 1/2 cup cheese in a food processor until coarsely ground.
3
Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
4
Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat.
5
Cook the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add in the garlic and cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7
Stir in the sweet potatoes, cream, buttermilk, and salt; decrease heat to med-low and cook, covered, until the potatoes are just tender, about 30 minutes.
8
Off the heat, stir in the remaining 2 cups cheese, cooked bacon, and 4 of the scallions.
9
Transfer the mixture to a 13 x 9 inch baking dish; top with the bread crumb mixture.
10
Bake until the crumbs are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
11
Cool 10 minutes, then sprinkle with the remaining scallion.
12
Serve.

1765

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices hearty white bread, torn into large pieces, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 8 slices bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sweet Potato And Bacon Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Sweet Potato And Bacon Casserole

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