Bite Into Some Delicious Facts About Sweet Potato Pie

When did bakers discover that the humble sweet potato could serve as the basis for an out-of-this-world dessert? No one can quite pin it down, but they do have a few clues. The sweet potato pie phenomenon is thought to have started in Europe, migrated to Africa and then made its way to America. Recipes for sweet potato pie then began appearing in cookbooks. And we’ve loved this treat as a sweets-craving nation ever since.

Tossing a sweet potato pie on the grill is a relatively new method of preparing this age-old dish. If you love the way a traditional sweet potato pie tastes, you will fall head over heels for one that’s infused with the succulent richness of a smoker grill.

Want to elevate this recipe just a tad? Try different types of sweet potato pie deep dish crust, either homemade or store-bought. Hey, a little chocolate pie shell could make your sweet potato bacon pie even better than you might have imagined.

Why Bacon Makes Pies Even Better

Any lifelong bacon fan agrees that bacon makes everything better. But pies? Really? Although it might seem counterintuitive for meat to belong in a dessert, it definitely holds its own in this bacon pecan sweet potato pie recipe.

Remember that you and your guests are not going to be overwhelmed by the bacon. It will simply add some depth to the experience, not to mention a little salty goodness.

Many pitmasters still steer clear of putting bacon on top of a pie. But we fearlessly say, “Bring the bacon on!” Your guests may be surprised at first to see bacon crumbled on their dessert slice, but one bite of this sweet potato bacon pie will have them raving and asking for seconds. Be sure to make a couple of pies in case you get some extremely hungry folks at the table.