Bacon-Cheddar Sweet Potato Bake
Bacon-Cheddar Sweet Potato Bake combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and a hint of paprika for a rich, savory-sweet balance. It’s hearty and comforting with a lush texture, perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any dinner where you want a crowd-pleasing side that feels special.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Cheddar Sweet Potato Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set the sweet potatoes on the lined sheet and prick them all over with a sharp knife.
- 2
Bake in the preheated oven until they are tender when pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Set them aside until cool enough to handle. Do not turn off the oven.
- 3
Place the bacon in a cold skillet over medium-high heat and cook until the fat starts to render; stir. Reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the fat is fully rendered and the bacon is browned and fully cooked. Drain the drippings from the skillet and reserve them for another use.
- 4
Scoop the sweet potato flesh into a mixing bowl and discard the skins. Use a spoon to break the sweet potato into smaller, more uniform pieces. Make the texture as smooth or as coarse as you prefer.
- 5
Add ½ bacon, ¾ cup green onions, ⅔ cheese, ½ cup sour cream, egg, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper, then stir until evenly combined.
- 6
Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a shallow 2-quart baking dish, leaving the surface roughly textured. Sprinkle the remaining ½ bacon over the top, then add the remaining ⅓ cheese.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and the casserole is heated through and bubbling around the edges, 30 to 35 minutes.
- 8
Garnish with sliced green onions and sour cream.
- Calories 327.22 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 20.62 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 16.0 g 6%
- Total Fat 19.46 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 9.48 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.45 mg High 21%
- Sodium 799.85 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 2.66 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 4.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 142.66 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 0.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 52.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 549.13 mcg Good Source 61%
- Vitamin C 10.6 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Bacon Cheddar Sweet Potato Bake is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Eggs, Green Onion, and Salt. Each serving provides about 327.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Cheddar Sweet Potato Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Eggs, Green Onion, Salt, Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Cheddar Sweet Potato Bake?
- About 2 hrs in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 327.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Cheddar Sweet Potato Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Bacon-Cheddar Sweet Potato Bake healthy?
- Bacon-Cheddar Sweet Potato Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 327.22 calories and 20.62 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 799.85 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.48 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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