Sweet Potatoes with Candied Bacon Crunch | Camp Chef Thanksgiving

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

Preheat pellet grill to 350 degrees F.

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

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.

Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased cast iron pan and top with candied bacon topping.

For the candied bacon topping: Preheat pellet grill to 350 degrees F. 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.

Bake in pellet grill for 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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