Sweet Potato Hash

I wasn't kidding when I said Blake and I eat sweet potatoes at least once a week.  Not only are they fantastic for you, but they're basically the vegetable equivalent of candy.  Normally I just roast the sweet potatoes or turn them into french fries, but I wanted to do something different.  This is kind of a play off homemade hash browns and the typical Thanksgiving dinner sweet potato casserole.  Since I was using veggie candy I figured I'd throw some meat candy in there too... aka bacon! This turned out really great. The brown sugar butter sauce played off the potatoes sweetness while the bacon added a nice salty aspect.  I'm definitely going to be making this again.

INGREDIENTS:
1-2 Sweet Potatoes - peeled and diced into bite size pieces
1/4 Sweet Onion - diced
2 Cloves Garlic - minced
2 Tbs. Butter
1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Water
Salt and Pepper to taste

1.  In a medium sized pot melt 1 Tbs. butter and begin sweating the onions.  Add in the garlic after a few minutes and let the mixture cook until the onions begin turning translucent.

2.  Add in the diced sweet potato and stir to combine and cover the potatoes evenly in butter.  Let the potatoes saute for a few minutes.  Add the water and cover.  Allow the potatoes to cook on medium-medium high heat until the water is boiled out.  The potatoes should be fork tender.  They should boil for no more than 4-5 minutes if that.  Keep an eye on them and test them with a fork so they don't over cook.

3.  once the potatoes are ready, add in the other Tbs. butter and melt.  Add in the brown sugar and stir the mixture until it is well mixed.

4.  Cook the bacon in the microwave and chop up into pieces.  Add into the finished product before serving to ensure it stays nice and crispy.

This recipe would be perfect for Thanksgiving or on a cold snowy evening.  Hope you enjoy!