Bacon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This deliciously easy AIP side adds bacon for additional nutrients & flavor! It's also Paleo & Top 8 friendly.
Ingredients
- 4 slices sugar-free, nitrate-free bacon
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoon reserved bacon fat
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Add bacon slice to a crisper rack. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until crisp. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes. Collect the grease from the drippings in a jar and chop the bacon slices into small pieces.
- Peel and cube the potatoes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Strain and transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
- With a hand-held blender, blend potatoes, slowly adding cream. Use more or less to achieve desired texture. Add bacon fat and maple syrup. Blend until smooth. Stir in bacon pieces to taste. Serve warm.
- Optional - Divide into small ramekins and top with leftover bacon bits as pictured here.
Notes
- Place the bacon slices on a wire rack for perfect crispiness.
- Coconut cream differs in taste depending on the brand. You may need to shop around to find the one you like the best! Make sure to read the label for ones that are free of additives and gums.
- Save additional leftover bacon grease, if any, by transferring to a jar with a tight lid and freezing for later use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 221mgPotassium: 518mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 16039IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
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