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Healthy cooking: Maple bacon mashed sweet potatoes

Rebecca Hanlon

You don't have to fill up on plain mashed sweet potatoes to really get their full benefits. These healthy little potatoes are filled with nutrients and fiber to keep you full through most of the day.

With the holidays approaching, you can avoid the marshmallow covered version and try this still tasty, but not as calorie heavy version of the classic dish.


Recipe for maple bacon mashed sweet potatoes

  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3 to 5 strips of bacon, depending on taste

Washing and dry the sweet potatoes. Prick them all over with a fork and wrap each one in a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for eight minutes, checking to make sure they are soft. If they're still hard to the touch, microwave three additional minutes until soft.

While the potatoes cook, you can heat a skill and cook the bacon. Set the cooked strips on a paper towel to drain.

When the potatoes are finished, let them cool until you can handle them. Scoop the soft insides into a bowl. Once you're finished, add the butter, milk and maple syrup. Use a hand masher to mix everything together.

Crumble the bacon on top and stir it together. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup.