Sweet potato recipes: Indulgent Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in the creamy and cheesy goodness of scalloped potatoes, elevated with sweet potatoes and turkey bacon. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Set aside, then chop into pieces.
- Slice sweet potatoes thinly and layer them in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in half-and-half, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Pour the mixture over the layered sweet potatoes.
- Top with crispy turkey bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped onions or bell peppers.
- Can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon for a richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sweet potato recipes, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, Turkey Bacon, comfort food