Smoky Bacon and Chipotle Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are delicious as a savory side. I like them much better this way than with loads of sugar. I've made sweet potatoes semi-"twice baked" before and with furthering tweaking came up with this. Hope you enjoy!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 8  slices  crisp  cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1  small chipotle chile in adobo, remove seeds and slice in small pieces
• 1  cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted

Directions

1. Cover potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook until tender and then drain.
2. Mash potatoes, add butter, sour cream, sugar, cheese, chipotle pepper and bacon; mix well.
3. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
4. Top with toasted pecans just before serving.