They say your greatest strength is also your biggest
weakness, which certainly is true when it comes to sweet potatoes.The starchy sweetness that makes this tuber such
a popular holiday side dish, is also its fatal flaw, since, for me at least, it
quickly leads to palate fatigue. After a few bites of mashed sweet potatoes, or sweet potato
casserole, I’m pretty much over the experience, and I’m reaching for the
cranberry sauce to reset my tongue, but here we’ve mixed in a few ingredients
specifically selected to cut that sweetness, and push this much closer to the
savory side of town.
Lime, jalapeño, and sharp cheddar may seem like odd choices
here, but paired with the green onions, and bacon, they work wonders, and I had
no problem finishing a whole sweet potato. And by whole, I mean two. By the
way, these orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are often sold as “yams,” but they’re
not, in case that ever comes up in conversation.
Besides all the obvious reasons, this is a great choice for
your Thanksgiving table, since you can prep it ahead of time, and then bake
them when you’re ready to serve.They will
also stay hot for quite a while, which is another reason they’re nice around
the holidays, when oven space can be limited. So, whether you make these for a special
occasion, or some completely un-special weeknight meal, I really do hope you
get give these loaded, twice-baked sweet potatoes a try soon. Enjoy
Ingredients for 4 portions:
4 orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
8 ounces bacon, sliced
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup diced jalapeno
1/2 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese, plus a little bit
for the top
2 tablespoons crème fraiche, or sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne to taste
Any ideas for a casserole version? I have two Thanksgiving potluck events coming up, and I would like to contribute, but whole sweet potatoes would be impractical. I'm thinking about chunking them up and spreading the mix over the top. Any advice?
I poked some holes in with a fork and mine exploded anyway! Must have to do with the thickness of the skin or density/ water content of the potato? #spitefulyams
Chef John, you are amazing! I hate sweet potatoes but they have so much healthy qualities so I always give them another try. This recipe is amazing! The jalapeño and bacon definitely changed the flavor profile, not too sweet! :)
These looked so good, I went ahead and made them the same day you posted the video! I was so excited with how the mash turned out, that I completely forgot to add the lime juice...but they were still delicious!
Our Friendsgiving is coming up this weekend, and rather than make such a large side dish, I was wanting to know how many eggs/flour/etc. you might add to the mash mixture if I wanted to serve these as pan-fried potato cakes?
I actually grew sweet potatoes in my garden this year; 2 plants equalled about 10 pounds! Your recipe is just what I needed! Was wondering if you would consider a post/video on how to make Kouign-Amann?
This is so right on time for me. I always look for great and new Thanksgiving Day sweet potato recipes, the old old standby being good but boring. This one reads like a winner to try on my guinea pig family! Ty, Chef John and hope you and yours have a fun one (you cooking maybe?)
Wow no comments? Ive made these twice and just saw them last week. Absolutely love the flavors and sweet to heat ratio. Even my 9 year olds enjoy them. They like a little squirt of daisy as a condiment. Great for breakfast the next day too or lunch.
These are amazing! I used turkey bacon as a sub but if you wanted to make these vegetarian and skip the meat all together they would still be amazing. I am making these for a side for Thanksgiving and I did my trial run last night...these will be on the menu from here on out. Thanks Chef John!
These are incredible. I have made them twice since this recipe was posted, and it has now been added to my recipe book. My girlfriend loves sweet potatoes, but I am usually not a big fan. Now that I have this, sweet potatoes are on the menu.
I only make two potatoes, large ones, but I make the entire bacon/jalapeno mixture from the recipe. It comes out great this way.
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I never buy these, because like Chef, I find them too sweet.i am however going to try this recipe,
Any ideas for a casserole version? I have two Thanksgiving potluck events coming up, and I would like to contribute, but whole sweet potatoes would be impractical. I'm thinking about chunking them up and spreading the mix over the top. Any advice?
A Savory 'Delete' of the Sometimes too sweet? I think that should be delight, or I missed the pun.
So much time until Thanksgiving and it's leftovers that I know I will cook this. Halloween's Pig In a Pumpkin was a real success!
Looks awesome, but what’s a good entree to pair this too? Pork chops?
I saw the video and had to try this! It turned out really good!
Way to go Chef John! This was FANTASTIC! Everything about it was good! I am going to make it again because it's that good.
I made these last night and everyone loved them! We will be serving this at Thanksgiving, thank you!
I poked some holes in with a fork and mine exploded anyway! Must have to do with the thickness of the skin or density/ water content of the potato? #spitefulyams
Chef John, you are amazing! I hate sweet potatoes but they have so much healthy qualities so I always give them another try. This recipe is amazing! The jalapeño and bacon definitely changed the flavor profile, not too sweet! :)
These looked so good, I went ahead and made them the same day you posted the video! I was so excited with how the mash turned out, that I completely forgot to add the lime juice...but they were still delicious!
Our Friendsgiving is coming up this weekend, and rather than make such a large side dish, I was wanting to know how many eggs/flour/etc. you might add to the mash mixture if I wanted to serve these as pan-fried potato cakes?
I have had twice baked potatoes before and loved them. I can't wait to give the "loaded" a try! Thanks so much for sharing.
here is a food wish for you Chef John, Make a recipe that uses black garlic!
I actually grew sweet potatoes in my garden this year; 2 plants equalled about 10 pounds! Your recipe is just what I needed! Was wondering if you would consider a post/video on how to make Kouign-Amann?
Thank you for your great recipes Chef John. Haven't seen you post in a while - are you ok?
Chef John - can I make these a few days and reheat - what would you suggest is the best way to reheat?
This is so right on time for me. I always look for great and new Thanksgiving Day sweet potato recipes, the old old standby being good but boring. This one reads like a winner to try on my guinea pig family! Ty, Chef John and hope you and yours have a fun one (you cooking maybe?)
No posts in the two weeks run-up to Thanksgiving?
Starting to get worried about you bud. Hope everything's ok.
Wow no comments? Ive made these twice and just saw them last week. Absolutely love the flavors and sweet to heat ratio. Even my 9 year olds enjoy them. They like a little squirt of daisy as a condiment. Great for breakfast the next day too or lunch.
These are amazing! I used turkey bacon as a sub but if you wanted to make these vegetarian and skip the meat all together they would still be amazing. I am making these for a side for Thanksgiving and I did my trial run last night...these will be on the menu from here on out. Thanks Chef John!
Tips on how to do this on a grill ? In terms of cooking times and temperatures.
Made this yesterday. Great recipe but way to hot for the average person. Next time I will use half as much chipotles.
These are incredible. I have made them twice since this recipe was posted, and it has now been added to my recipe book. My girlfriend loves sweet potatoes, but I am usually not a big fan. Now that I have this, sweet potatoes are on the menu.
I only make two potatoes, large ones, but I make the entire bacon/jalapeno mixture from the recipe. It comes out great this way.
I massacred the potatoes and had to finish them off in ramekins instead but we didn't mind. They were awesome!
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