Crab and Sweet Potato Fondue

Description
Serve with plantain chips, toasted pita, crusty bread or vegetables.
 * Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
 * Serves 4 people

Ingredients

 * ½ pound of crabmeat
 * 1 large sweet potato (1 to 1½ pounds)
 * 5 cloves garlic, blanched 3 times
 * 1 small onion, sliced thin
 * 4 slices bacon, sliced thin
 * 1½ cup mascarpone cheese

Directions

 * 1) In a large saucepan, add sliced sweet potatoes, garlic cloves and enough water or milk to cover.
 * 2) Simmer until potatoes sre very tender and then drain and puree in a food processor or through a food mill.
 * 3) Cook the bacon until it renders some fat and then add the sliced onions, cooking over medium heat for 10 minutes until caramelized, and season with salt and pepper.
 * 4) Add the onion mixture to the puree and heat over very low heat to warm.
 * 5) Add the mascarpone cheese and when warm, stir in the crabmeat.