Spicy Sweet Potato and Bacon Casserole |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 58 Minutes |
Ready In: 118 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Cook's Country Ingredients:
4 slices hearty white bread, torn into large pieces |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted |
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
8 slices bacon, chopped |
1 onion, minced |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced thin |
3/4 cup heavy cream |
3/4 cup buttermilk |
2 1/2 teaspoons salt |
5 scallions, sliced thin |
Directions:
1. Adjust oven rack to the middle position; preheat oven to 425°.
2. Pulse the bread, butter, and 1/2 cup cheese in a food processor until coarsely ground.
3. Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
4. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat.
5. Cook the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
6. Add in the garlic and cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7. Stir in the sweet potatoes, cream, buttermilk, and salt; decrease heat to med-low and cook, covered, until the potatoes are just tender, about 30 minutes.
8. Off the heat, stir in the remaining 2 cups cheese, cooked bacon, and 4 of the scallions.
9. Transfer the mixture to a 13 x 9 inch baking dish; top with the bread crumb mixture.
10. Bake until the crumbs are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
11. Cool 10 minutes, then sprinkle with the remaining scallion.
12. Serve.
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