Baked Sweet and Savory Mashed Potatoes

Source: Recipe*zaar

3 1/2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon salt, divided
1 (16 ounce) can sweet potatoes in syrup, drained & mashed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
3/4 cup sour cream
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
crumbled bacon, to garnish

6-8 servings

Bring potatoes,1 t. salt, and water to cover to a boil Cook 30 minute or until tender Drain Return potatoes to pan Add sweet potatoes& cream cheese- mush until smooth with potato masher Stir in bacon, next 3 ingredients & remaining 2 t. of salt Spoon mixture into lightly greased 11x7 baking dish Bake uncovered at 350* for 20 minute. Garnish with the rest of the bacon.