Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Comfort Dish
A delicious and hearty recipe for scalloped sweet potatoes featuring savory turkey bacon, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by greasing it lightly.
- Peel and thinly slice the sweet potatoes.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop it into small pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Layer half of the sweet potatoes in the baking dish, followed by half of the bacon, and pour half of the cream mixture over it.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, bacon, and cream.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add some cayenne pepper to the cream mixture.
- Feel free to substitute the cheddar with your favorite cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon