sweet & savory mashed potatoes

Oh. My. Word.
This takes mashed potatoes to a whole 'nother level! It has become a new staple at our Thanksgiving Dinner.

 

Ingredients

• 3 1/2  pounds  baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1  tablespoon  salt, divided
• 1  (29-ounce) can sweet potatoes in syrup, drained and mashed
• 1  (8-ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
• 10  bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
• 3/4  cup  light sour cream
• 2/3  cup  chicken broth
• 1/2  teaspoon  pepper
• Garnish: crumbled bacon

Preparation

Bring potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven ( or large pot); cook 30 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Return potatoes to Dutch oven. Add sweet potatoes and cream cheese; mash until smooth with a potato masher. Stir in 2/3 of the bacon, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining bacon over the top.