Description
A heartwarming side dish featuring sweet potatoes glazed with maple syrup and crispy bacon, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Sweet Potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices Thick-Cut Bacon
- 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Herbs (Rosemary or Thyme), optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into even cubes.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then drain on paper towels, reserving drippings.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with bacon drippings, melted butter, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fork-tender.
- Sprinkle in crispy bacon pieces for the last few minutes and drizzle with more maple syrup before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute turkey bacon or vegan bacon. Keep an eye on the sweet potatoes to prevent them from burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, bacon, maple syrup, holiday side dish, family recipe