Sweet Potatoes With Balsamic Onions, Bacon, Asiago And Scallions Recipe

Name: Sweet Potatoes With Balsamic Onions, Bacon, Asiago And Scallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes (medium or large); 3 -4 tablespoons butter (split); 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; 1/3 cup milk; salt (I start with 1t); pepper; sugar (a touch, if needed) or maple syrup (a touch, if needed); 1 cup thinly sliced onion; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1 shallot, sliced (optional); 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled; 1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated; 2 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

3 sweet potatoes (medium or large)
3 -4 tablespoons butter (split)
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup milk
salt (I start with 1t)
pepper
sugar (a touch, if needed) or maple syrup (a touch, if needed)
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 shallot, sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated
2 green onions, chopped

1
Cook sweet potatoes at 450 for about 1 hour or until soft.
2
While potatoes are baking, CARAMELIZE ONIONS:
3
Stirring occasionally, sautee onions, shallot and garlic in 1-2T butter and 1-2T olive oil over medium low heat for about 10-15 minutes or until onions are very soft. (Don't let the garlic burn or it will be very bitter.).
4
Add balsamic vinegar and scrape up any bits that may have formed from caramelized onions.
5
Set aside.
6
Carefully peel and mash baked sweet potatoes(we use a whisk).
7
After tasting, Add 2 tablespoons butter, milk, salt, pepper and sugar.
8
Taste and adjust ingredients.
9
Place sweet potatoes in an 8x8 casserole or a loaf pan and top with balsamic onions.
10
Bake, covered, at 350 for 15-20 minutes. (Increase bake time if casserole is coming from the fridge).
11
Top with crumbled bacon and asiago and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes.
12
Top with green onions and serve.

1212

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 sweet potatoes (medium or large), 3 -4 tablespoons butter (split), 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/3 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potatoes With Balsamic Onions, Bacon, Asiago And Scallions 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.

Sweet Potatoes With Balsamic Onions, Bacon, Asiago And Scallions

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