Spicy Sweet Potato and Bacon Casserole

Name: Spicy Sweet Potato and Bacon Casserole
Yield: Serves 10
Ingredients: 4 slices, hearty white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter, melted; 2 1/2 cups, shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 8 slices, bacon, chopped; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 4 , garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon, cayenne pepper (see note); 5 pounds, sweet potatoes (about 8 medium), peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced thin; 3/4 cup, heavy cream; 3/4 cup, buttermilk; 2 1/2 teaspoons, salt; 5 , scallions, sliced thin

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Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2007

Hold the marshmallows! Sugar and spice may be nice for dessert, but we wanted a savory sweet potato casserole for our holiday table.

SERVES10

TIME1½ hours

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Although many sweet potato casserole recipes are candied, they can also shine as a savory favorite on the holiday table. We wanted a sweet potato casserole that was creamy, cheesy, smoky, and rich. We found that the best way to precook the ...

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