Potatoes with cheddar and bacon

Name: Potatoes with cheddar and bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Sweet potatoes (or yams) 3 &frac13; lbs; Bacon 5 &frac13; oz; Cheddar cheese 5 &frac13; oz; Sage 5 leaves; Thyme 3 sprigs; Coarse salt 2 tbsp; Extra virgin olive oil 2 ½ tbsp; Black pepper to taste

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815

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 815
Carbohydrates g 90.6
of which sugars g 25.6
Protein g 25.7
Fats g 38.9
of which saturated fat g 15.11
Fiber g 10.3
Cholesterol mg 78
Sodium mg 1758

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Makes: 3 pieces
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

The variety of vegetables is really amazing, not only in types but also in colors. Think of potatoes: yellow, white, red, purple and ... orange! The latter are also known as sweet potatoes or American potatoes (Batata). They are the tasty protagonists of this recipe: potatoes with cheddar and bacon. To stuff these exotic tuberous roots we have thought of two typical ingredients of American street food that will give an irresistible streamlined and tasty touch to the recipe. By following these simple steps you will be able to bring to the table such a rich side dish that it will be perfect to serve as a single dish or second course! The rule of these potatoes with cheddar and bacon is only one: enjoy them immediately, still steaming!

INGREDIENTS: Sweet potatoes (or yams) 3 ⅓ lbs (1.5 kg); Bacon 5 ⅓ oz (150 g); Cheddar cheese 5 ⅓ oz (150 g); Sage 5 leaves; Thyme 3 sprigs; Coarse salt 2 tbsp (50 g); Extra virgin olive oil 2 ½ tbsp (30 g); Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Potatoes with cheddar and bacon

To prepare potatoes with cheddar and bacon, first start washing the potatoes 1. Then with a very sharp knife make about 6-8 cuts on each potato according to its length. It is important not to cut the potatoes up to the base but to cut them only 2. Prepare a mince with the sage leaves 3 and transfer them to the inside of a bowl.

Also add the peeled thyme 4 and the coarse salt 5. Stir to even out and set aside for a moment. Take the potatoes back and grease them evenly, both above and below 6.

Line a dripping pan with parchment paper, grease it and sprinkle a little of the freshly prepared aromatic salt on the base. Then place the potatoes and sprinkle the salt mix on these too 8. Season with a pinch of black pepper 9 and a little more oil. Bake in a preheated conventional oven at 390°F (200°C) on the middle rack for about 75 minutes.

In the meantime, take cook bacon: heat a non-stick pan and when it is hot, place the slices of bacon 10. Cook over moderate heat for a few minutes until they are golden brown, keep in mind that they will then continue cooking in the oven. Turn them over and let them brown on the other side as well 11. Transfer your slices of crispy bacon to a tray 12 and set aside.

Take the cheddar slices 13 and cut them first into strips 14 and then into small cubes 15.

After 75 minutes, take the potatoes out of the oven which in the meantime will have opened 16. Stuff all the cuts with cheddar 17 and baconevery other cut 18. Continue this way until all the potatoes are stuffed.

Finish by placing more cheddar on the surface 19. Bake again for another 15 minutes 20, then take them out one last time and serve your potatoes with cheddar and bacon still steaming!

Storage

Potatoes with cheddar and bacon can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days maximum.

Freezing is not recommended.

Tips

If you prefer, you can make this recipe with yellow-fleshed potatoes.

As an alternative to cheddar you can use another stretched curd cheese; the important thing is that it is rather dry. It is not recommended to replace it with mozzarella.

Instead of bacon you can use cooked ham, without stir-frying it, or for a vegetarian variant of grilled vegetables.

For a lighter version, prepare baked sweet potatoes without the rich seasoning.