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: 6 large sweet potatoes; 8 slices bacon; 1.5 cups chopped yellow onion; 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 4 scallions, chopped; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

6 large sweet potatoes
8 slices bacon
1.5 cups chopped yellow onion
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons melted butter
4 scallions, chopped
salt and pepper
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 350F. Scrub potatoes and prick them all over with a fork. Place on foil-lined baking sheet and bake until soft, about 1 hour. Let cool.
2
While potatoes are cooling, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Discard all but one tablespoon of bacon fat from skillet and add yellow onion and a pinch of salt. Make sure to scrape up the bits of bacony goodness that remain on the bottom of the pan while you're cooking the onion. Once onion is soft and lightly golden brown, remove from heat.
3
Remove potato pulp from skins and place in large bowl. Mash potatoes with melted butter and heavy cream. Add chipotle and paprika and stir well. Chop bacon coarsely and add to potatoes along with cooked onion and raw scallions. Salt and pepper to taste.
4
Make streusel by combining flour, brown sugar, and chipotle with melted butter, mixing with a fork until all four is incorporated and mixture is crumbly. Stir in almond slices.
5
Spread sweet potato mixture into a 13 x 9 baking pan; top with streusel and bake at 350F until brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 6 large sweet potatoes, 8 slices bacon, 1.5 cups chopped yellow onion, 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, 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.

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Spicy Sweet Potato And Bacon Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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