Bacon and Apple Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

Bacon and Apple Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

Bacon and Apple Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

Servings:*

8

Ingredients

  • 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
  • Pecan Streusel
  • 1/3 cup Melted Butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup diced pecans

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9x13" baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Make pecan topping by combining melted butter, brown sugar, flour, salt, and diced pecans. Sprinkle mixture over sweet potato mixture.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, until mixture is thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
  6. Recipe by greens & chocolate http://www.greensnchocolate.com/
* Recipes created for given quantity. Changes to quantities are for planning purposes only and have not been tested.