Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

Flavored with bacon and thyme, mashed sweet potatoes make a savory addition to any meal.

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Calories 120
Fat 2g
Saturated Fat 1/2g
Sodium 290mg

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 120
Calories from Fat: 20),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 2g; 2%
(Saturated Fat 1/2g, 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 5mg; 5%;
Sodium: 290mg; 290%;
Total Carbohydrate: 22g; 22%
(Dietary Fiber 3g 3% Sugars 5g 5% ),
Protein: 3g; 3%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 280%;
Vitamin C: 2%;
Calcium: 4%;
Iron: 4%;

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1 1/2

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

Prep Time 25 min
Total Time 1 hr 45 min
Servings 10

Ingredients

3: lb dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 4 potatoes)

6: slices bacon

1: large onion, chopped (3/4 cup)

1/4: cup fat-free half-and-half, warmed

1: teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

1/2: teaspoon salt

1/4: teaspoon pepper

: Fresh thyme sprigs, if desired

Directions

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Pierce sweet potatoes all over with fork; place on cookie sheet with sides. Bake about 1 hour 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork. Let stand 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
2 Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown. Remove bacon from skillet; place on paper towels to drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet; discard remaining drippings. Add onion to skillet; cook over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
3 Peel sweet potatoes; place in large bowl. Mash until no lumps remain. Add warm half-and-half, thyme, salt and pepper; mash until very smooth.
4 Add onion to sweet potatoes. Crumble bacon; reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish. Add remaining bacon to potatoes; stir until blended. Garnish with reserved bacon and thyme sprigs.

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Expert Tips

Two varieties of sweet potatoes are commercially grown in the U.S., one with light yellow skin and pale yellow flesh and a darker-skinned variety with dark orange flesh. The darker of the two is often confused with yams of Africa and Central and South America.

Store sweet potatoes in a cool, dark, dry place to keep them fresh.

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Posted 4/10/2012 2:01:11 PM REPORT ABUSE CHATTY-CATTY said:

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we make a similar version...

instead of mashing the entire potato; scoop the inside out. Mix with bacon (cooked with chopped onion) and a small amount of brown sugar. Return to oven to bake for 10-15 minutes.

Either recipe is yummy!

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 10/26/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.