Spicy Sweet Potato Hash

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 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.

2. 2

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

3. 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.