Sweet and Savory Harmony: Apple Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini Casseroles

These delectable mini casseroles are a delightful culinary escapade, harmonizing the sweetness of apples and the savory allure of bacon. And the best part? They're ready to grace your table in just an hour. Prepare a batch to savor now, and tuck away any remaining treasures in the refrigerator or freezer for future culinary indulgences.

A Symphony of Flavors and Textures

Imagine this: tender sweet potatoes intertwined with crisp bacon and tart apples, all infused with the earthy fragrance of thyme. These miniature casseroles are a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner.

Crafting Culinary Magic

Ingredients:

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 10 slices lower-sodium, less-fat bacon
• 2 cups chopped cooking apples (such as Honeycrisp
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 (10-ounce) sweet potato, peeled and cut into ¼-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ½ cups refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed (or 6 eggs, lightly beaten)
• ¾ cup fat-free milk
• ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cut 4 of the bacon slices crosswise into thirds; chop the remaining bacon.
3. In a large skillet, cook the larger bacon pieces over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving the drippings.
4. Add the chopped bacon, apples, and onion to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the sweet potato and cook for 10 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
6. Stir in the thyme and pepper.
7. Divide the potato mixture among the prepared muffin cups.
8. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg product (or eggs) and milk. Pour over the potato mixture in the muffin cups (the cups will be full).
9. Top with the shredded cheese.
10. Bake for 25 minutes, or until puffed and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin cups.
12. Top with the reserved crisp bacon pieces and serve warm.

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