Sweet Potatoes with Candied Bacon Recipe

Ingredients

sweet potatoes

8 large yams, peeled and cubed

1 cup sugar

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup butter, melted

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

candied bacon

1 cup light brown sugar

1/3 cup melted butter

1/3 cup flour

1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

All Ingredients

8 large yams, peeled and cubed

1 cup sugar

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup butter, melted

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup light brown sugar

1/3 cup melted butter

1/3 cup flour

1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Instructions

Candied Bacon

step 1

Mix brown sugar and maple syrup until incorporated. Rub mixture on both sides of bacon. Cook the bacon on a pan or directly on the grill grates for 20-25 minutes, watching closely towards the end.

Sweet Potatoes

step 1

Preheat pellet grill to 350 °F.

step 2

Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and boil until tender, about 20-30 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and return to the pot.

step 3

Add sugar, cream, melted butter, eggs and vanilla to the potatoes and mash until smooth. Use a hand mixer, if desired, to make them extra smooth. Taste the potatoes and add additional seasonings, if desired.