Bacon and Sweet Potato Skillet

โฐ 30 Mins | ๐ŸŒŸOne-Pan | ๐Ÿ˜‹ Kid-Friendly

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Hello Quick Meals
December 24, 2023

Bacon and Sweet Potato Skillet

Savor the delicious fusion of savory bacon, sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices in our quick and easy Bacon and Sweet Potato Skillet. A colorful, flavorful delight ready in just 30 minutes.

Reasons to enjoy this delicious dish:

Rich Flavor: The combination of savory bacon, sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices creates a flavorful and satisfying dish.

Quick Preparation: With just 30 minutes of cooking time, this recipe offers a convenient and time-efficient option for a delicious meal.

One-Pan Wonder: Cooked in a single cast iron skillet, this dish minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor infusion from the bacon drippings.

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

  • 6 scallions (white and light green parts separated from dark green parts)

  • 2 lb. sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

  • 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped

  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

  • 1 1/2 tsp. paprika

  • 1 tsp. cumin

  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Cook chopped bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until crisp and rendered (8-10 minutes). Slice scallions.

STEP 2: Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, keeping drippings in the skillet. Add sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and scallion whites/light greens to the skillet. Cook until slightly softened (about 10 minutes).

STEP 3: Stir in 1/2 cup of water, salt, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Cover and cook until potatoes are mostly tender (8-12 minutes).

STEP 4: Uncover and increase heat to medium-high. Cook until potatoes are tender and browned in spots, and liquid has evaporated (5-7 minutes).

STEP 5: Stir in reserved bacon and scallion greens. Serve and enjoy!

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