Bacon-Cheddar Sweet Potato Bake

Name: Bacon-Cheddar Sweet Potato Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 whole Eggs; 0.75 cup Green Onion; 2 tsp Salt; 6 oz Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika; 0.5 cup Sour Cream; 4 whole Sweet Potato; 1 lb Thick-Cut Bacon

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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

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.