Delicious Sweet Potato Pan Dumplings with Bacon Butter

These sweet potato pan dumplings are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Made with tender sweet potato dough and filled with a flavorful bacon butter, these dumplings are sure to be a hit. They make a great appetizer or side dish for any meal. Try making these dumplings for your next family gathering or dinner party, and impress your guests with your culinary skills.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cold diced butter. Mix until well combined.
2. Gradually add the milk to the sweet potato mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth.
4. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
5. Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the dough.
6. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
7. Place the dumplings in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
8. Cook the dumplings for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
9. Remove the dumplings from the skillet and set aside.
10. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
11. Add the crumbled bacon, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried sage, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
12. Cook until the butter is infused with the bacon and herbs, stirring occasionally.
13. Pour the bacon butter over the cooked dumplings.
14. Serve warm and enjoy!

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