Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

This side has just the right combo of sweet,salty and cheesy to make everyone happy. I made my cheese sauce with SOS mix to try to lighten the dish. It turned out great. No one will ever know!

Serves 4-6

3 large yams, peeled and cut 1/4" thick
olive oil
salt and pepper
smoked paprika
2 cups 1% milk
3/4 cup SOS mix(recipe below)
4 oz goat cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
5 slices of bacon, cut into chunks
1/4 tsp each of garlic and onion powder
diced green onions for garnish

SOS Mix
In a large zip lock bag or plastic container with a lid, mix the following
1 cup of non-fat dry milk
3/4 cup of cornstarch
2 tbsp dehydrated onion

To use- mix 1/3 cup of dry mix with 1 1/4 cup liquid. Season with salt, pepper and any dry spices you desire. This can be mixed with water, milk, wine, or stock. You can use this to make a cream sauce,
cheese sauce, replace canned creamed soup in recipes and in the crock pot.

Preheat the oven to 400. Place the yams in a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Toss to coat. Lay the yams out in a single layer on a baking pan that has been lined with a silpat or parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool. In a small sauce pan, whisk the SOS mix into the milk and bring to a boil over medium/high heat. Add salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. Stir until thickened and bubbly. Turn the heat down to low. Add the goat cheese and 1 cup of shredded cheddar. Whisk until combined and the sauce is smooth. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp, drain and reserve. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray. Spoon 1/3 of the sauce onto the bottom of the dish. Place a layer of yams over the sauce. Spoon more sauce onto the yams and add a 2nd layer. Finish with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle on the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and the bacon over the top. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Garnish with diced green onions just before serving.