Baked Sweet Potato with Bacon and Cheese
Description
This dish will forever change your perception of sweet potatoes
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Peel the potatoes and slice them. Place the potatoes in a large pot of boiling water. Boil for 5–10 minutes. Set aside.
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Step 2
2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel to drain the fat. Chop the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
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Step 3
3. Add finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté until soft. Mix in flour over low heat and cook until a paste-like consistency forms. Add salt and pepper.
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Step 4
4. Add milk and cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
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Step 5
5. Place half of the sweet potatoes into a baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the bacon pieces. Pour half of the onion-dairy mixture over the top. Then add the remaining potatoes, sprinkle with the rest of the bacon, and pour the remaining sauce on top.
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Step 6
6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Serve immediately. Tip: You can prepare this dish in advance, cover it, and refrigerate for one day. Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 15 minutes, then remove the lid and continue baking until the dish is thoroughly heated.