Bacon and Apple Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
A hearty side equally at home on a holiday table or a casual weeknight menu.
Twin Cities blogger greens & chocolate
Twin Cities blogger greens & chocolate
Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)
Bacon and Apple Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
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Servings8
Cook Time72 Minutes
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2
4 cups diced sweet potatoes
2 large gala apples, peeled, core removed, and diced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
FOR THE PECAN STREUSEL: 1/3 cup melted butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and bacon pieces and cook until onions are translucent and bacon is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- In large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, apples, and onion/bacon mixture, including any grease from the bacon. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and salt and stir well to combine. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- TO MAKE PECAN TOPPING: Combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, salt, and diced pecans. Sprinkle mixture over sweet potato mixture.
- Bake in oven for 50-60 minutes, until mixture is thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
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Prep Time
72 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and bacon pieces and cook until onions are translucent and bacon is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- In large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, apples, and onion/bacon mixture, including any grease from the bacon. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and salt and stir well to combine. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- TO MAKE PECAN TOPPING: Combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, salt, and diced pecans. Sprinkle mixture over sweet potato mixture.
- Bake in oven for 50-60 minutes, until mixture is thoroughly cooked and golden brown.