Loaded Sweet Potatoes

loaded sweet potato casserole with toppings.

5 from 1 vote

Sweet potatoes are especially tasty when paired with savory toppings like cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, and dill. This loaded sweet potato casserole is a great option if you need a savory side dish on your holiday table.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 1

Total Time1 16

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings (9x9 inch pan)

Calories: 330kcal

Author: Jessica Mode

Equipment

light colored baking sheet
aluminum foil
large pot
9 x 9 inch (23 x 23 cm) baking dish
fork or masher

Ingredients

8 slices thick cut bacon
2 pounds (about 4 large) sweet potatoes scrubbed, peeled and chopped into 1 inch (25 mm) pieces
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature
2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh dill finely chopped

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Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lay bacon strips on a light colored sheet pan lined with aluminum foil. Cook for 12–16 minutes until bacon is golden brown and crispy. Place cooked bacon on a bed of paper towels to soak up the grease. Leave the oven on. Once cool to the touch, chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces
Meanwhile, add sweet potatoes to a pot, and fill with cold water just until the water covers the potatoes. Generously season with salt. Bring to a boil, and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20–25 minutes. Drain potatoes.
Add potatoes, sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper to a greased 9 x 9 inch (23 x 23 cm) baking dish. Mash potatoes with a fork or masher until creamy and fully incorporated with the other ingredients. Spread into an even layer, then top with cheddar cheese and chopped bacon.
Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until the cheese has melted and browned. Top with green onions and dill.

Notes

Make Ahead: After step four, cover the casserole, and place it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Then, when you’re ready to serve, heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until the cheese has melted and browned. Top with green onions and dill.

Need to keep this dish warm? Once you remove it from the oven (before garnishing it with green onions and herbs), place a piece of foil on top. This will keep the dish warm for an additional 15–30 minutes before serving.

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