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A bowl of mashed sweet potatoes with sage on top.

Smoked Sweet Potato Casserole

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
Your sweet potato casserole just got a major upgrade thanks to spicy cheese, smoky bacon, and plenty of sour cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 237 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 18 oz | 500 g total weight)
  • ¾ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • ⅓ cup cooked chopped bacon (from 3 slices)
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill for medium-high indirect heat (about 400°F | 200°C).
  • Wrap each sweet potato in foil and pierce with a fork in a few spots around each potato.
  • Cook on the grill over indirect heat until the potatoes are very tender when pierced, 60 to 75 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  • When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them open and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Mash until smooth.
  • Stir in the cheese, bacon, and sour cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Scoop the mixture into an 8-by-8-inch or 8-by-6-inch foil pan and smooth the top.
  • Prepare your smoker or grill with smoke box or smoke packet for smoking at 300°F using hickory wood chips, chunks, or pellets.
  • Smoke the sweet potato casserole until it's hot throughout and the cheese is melted, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm directly from the pan or transfer it to a serving dish.

Notes

  • Get ahead--Cook the potatoes and prepare the casserole up to 3 days before serving. Store in a sealed container in the fridge. Finish on the smoker just before serving. Heating time will be longer if the casserole is chilled before smoking.
  • Storage--Store leftover smoked sweet potato casserole in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in a 325°F oven until warmed through.
  • Size matters--The cooking time for the sweet potatoes will be dependent on their size. Extra large ones may take up to 30 minutes longer to cook than large-sized sweet potatoes.
  • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portionCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 9gFat: 11gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 319mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1g
Keyword smoked side dishes, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving sides
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