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4) Maple-Bacon Sweet Potato Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 6 tbsp butter divided
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup pecans roughly chopped
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil sweet potatoes until tender, 15–20 minutes.
  2. Mash potatoes with 4 tbsp butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  3. Spread mash into a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and pecans over the top.
  4. Dot with remaining 2 tbsp butter and add marshmallows if using.
  5. Bake 15–20 minutes until edges bubble and marshmallows are golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.