Spicy Sweet Potato Hash

I made this sweet potato hash up on a night I had nothing planned for dinner and didn't want to slave away to get a great meal. This is a super easy and really flavorful side dish for those who like it spicy and comforting.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 279 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
• 2 strips uncured chicken bacon
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 1 ½ tablespoons BBQ sauce
• 1 pinch ground dried chipotle pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.

Step 2

While the bacon cooks, put the cubed sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, then add sweet potatoes, garlic powder, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until potatoes are brown and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bacon, jalapeno, and BBQ sauce and cook over low heat, 2 to 3 minutes more.