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Stuffed Apple and Bacon Sweet Potato Casserole

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4-6 medium sweet potatoes (about 6 cups) of mashed sweet potatoes
  • 8 lices thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 2 medium leeks washed well, trimmed of tough edges and sliced thinly (about 1/2 - 1 cup)
  • 1 large honey crisp apple cored, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • ½ tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or Fontina cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Prick each potato four or five times and place on a foil-lined baking sheet (to catch any syrupy drips in the oven). Bake for an hour or so until tender. Let the potatoes cool until they can be handled easily without burning your little fingers.
  2. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon pieces to a paper-towel lined plate, leaving a teaspoon or so of drippings in the skillet and removing any excess grease.
  3. Over medium heat, add the leeks, apples, brown sugar, sage and rosemary to the skillet. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook, stirring often, until the leeks and apples have softened and caramelized slightly, 7-10 minutes.
  5. Cut the sweet potatoes in half and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl (you'll want about 6 cups or so). Add the 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and mash the sweet potato filling with a fork or potato masher until it's as smooth as you like it. Add about 3/4 of the cheese, bacon and leek/apple mixture, reserving a bit of everything to sprinkle on top. Stir lightly to combine. Add additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
  6. Lightly grease a 3-quart (or so) baking dish and spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the pan.
  7. Sprinkle the rest of the bacon, leek mixture and cheese over the top. Bake for 15-20 minutes until hot. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 709mg (30%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 382kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 709mg 30%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.