Description
A cozy dish featuring tender sweet potatoes glazed with rich maple syrup and crispy bacon, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 slices Thick-Cut Bacon
- 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme), cinnamon, nutmeg, apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into uniform cubes (about 1-inch).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer onto a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the skillet with the bacon drippings, toss sweet potatoes with melted butter and maple syrup until well-coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and sprinkle with crispy bacon bits.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Ensure sweet potatoes are cut uniformly for even cooking. Don’t use imitation maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, bacon, maple syrup, comfort food, holiday side dish