Description
A fiery twist that balances sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are blended with chipotle, lime, and smoked paprika, then topped with crispy bacon or spiced pecans. A bold holiday side with a kick.
Ingredients
Sweet potato base:
4 large sweet potatoes (about 3 lbs), peeled and cubed
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup milk or cream
1–2 tbsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp lime juice
½ tsp salt
Topping:
½ cup cooked bacon bits or spiced pecans
½ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crunch)
2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
Cook potatoes: Boil until tender, 15–20 minutes. Drain and mash.
Make filling: Mix in butter, sugar, eggs, milk, adobo sauce, smoked paprika, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Spread into greased 9×13-inch dish.
Make topping: Combine bacon or pecans with breadcrumbs and melted butter.
Assemble: Sprinkle topping evenly over casserole.
Bake: 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, until hot and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 / serving
- Fat: 16g / serving
- Carbohydrates: 43g / serving
- Protein: 6g / serving