Sweet Potato Pan Dumplings with Bacon Butter
Chef John brings starchy sweet potato and tangy goat cheese together to make these crispy pan dumplings that are fried in a simple bacon butter.

Place sweet potato on a microwave-safe plate.

Poke holes all over and microwave until completely tender 8 to 10 minutes.

Let cool briefly.

Cut sweet potato in half and scoop flesh into a bowl.

Mash thoroughly while still warm.

Add egg goat cheese black pepper cayenne pepper and salt.

Whisk until well combined.

Add flour; mix with a spatula until no dry spots remain.

Cover dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add bacon.

Cook and stir until bacon is just starting to crisp 3 to 5 minutes.