Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and have a cast iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish ready.

Step 2

Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring them to a boil over high heat and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat and drain.

Step 4

Transfer to a large bowl and mash.To the bowl with mashed sweet potatoes, stir in 1/2 cup of the melted butter, heavy cream, 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, and the salt until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into the cast iron skillet.In a medium bowl, combine the 1/3 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, pecans, and bacon. Fold the ingredients together until moist crumbles form.

Step 6

Sprinkle the mixture on top of the sweet potato mash.

Step 7

Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.Enjoy!