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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole www.thecuriousplate.com

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole is a delicious and easy side dish to make for Thanksgiving or weeknight dinner! 
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Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into evenly sized chunks
  • 1/2 cup Half and Half
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 4 slices Bacon, chopped
  • 1 small Shallot, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Pecans, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tsp Maple syrup
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8X8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Fill a large pot with cold water and add the cubed sweet potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil the potatoes for 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the potatoes and place them in a large bowl.
  • While the potatoes are boiling, you will want to make the bacon pecan topping. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook the bacon stirring until crispy. Once cooked, remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the shallot, garlic, and chopped pecans. Stir to combine and cook over medium heat for a few minutes or until the shallots have softened and the pecans have become slightly toasted. Stir in the rosemary, maple syrup, and the cooked bacon. Combine everything and stir until warm.
  • Add butter, half and half, salt, and pepper to to the sweet potatoes. Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth. If you need to add more half and half that is okay.
  • Take the sweet potatoes and spoon them into the prepared baking dish. Top with the bacon pecan mixture. Place the dish into the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. If needed, you can put foil over the top to prevent the pecans from burning. Remove from oven and enjoy!
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