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These mashed sweet potatoes are loaded with goat cheese and bacon, and are perfect for the holidays! They’re sweet, savory, creamy, and insanely delicious!
Serve it with roast turkey and four cheese mac and cheese for the perfect festive meal.
These mashed sweet potatoes with goat cheese and bacon are a must for Thanksgiving dinner! They are super easy to make; if you love goat cheese and bacon, you will love them!
INGREDIENT NOTES
See the recipe card below for ingredient quantities and complete instructions.
- Sweet Potatoes – I like boiling them until fork-tender but feel free to bake them instead.
- Honey – Maple syrup or brown sugar can be used as well!
- Bacon – Avoid store-bought bacon bits. You want the real deal here! Here’s a great way to cook bacon.
- Goat Cheese – Cream cheese works too!
- Butter – Make sure to use softened unsalted butter for this recipe.
TOP TIPS
- If you don’t have a potato masher, use an electric mixer or a potato ricer to mash the sweet potatoes.
- Make sure to boil the potatoes until they’re completely tender.
- I highly recommend topping the mashed sweet potatoes with lots of crispy bacon, goat cheese, and chives for best results. If you don’t have chives, scallions work too!
- Want to make these extra delicious? Use candied bacon!
STORAGE AND REHEATING
If you have any leftovers, allow them to cool completely, then transfer them to an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop until heated through.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Goat Cheese and Bacon
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs sweet potatoes , about 3 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
- ⅓ cup whole milk , hot
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup , or to taste
- 1 cup goat cheese
- 7-8 bacon strips , cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons chives
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1" cubes. Place them in a pot and cover them with cold water. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until they're fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and then add the softened butter and mash until smooth. Use a potato masher or an electric mixer.
- Add the milk and continue mixing until creamy.
- Fold in 1/4 cup of goat cheese, honey, and season with salt and pepper.
- Top it off with crispy bacon, goat cheese, and chives, and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have a potato masher, use an electric mixer or a potato ricer to mash the sweet potatoes.
- Make sure to boil the potatoes until they’re completely tender.
- I highly recommend topping the mashed sweet potatoes with lot’s of crispy bacon, goat cheese, and chives for best results. If you don’t have chives, scallions work too!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
