Description
A delightful side dish featuring sweet potatoes caramelized with maple syrup and crispy bacon, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into even chunks.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes with melted butter, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading the sweet potatoes in a single layer.
- Chop the bacon into small pieces and scatter it over the sweet potatoes.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown, and the bacon is crispy.
- Once out of the oven, let it sit for a few minutes and serve warm, drizzled with extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using turkey bacon or a plant-based alternative. You can also replace butter with olive oil for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, maple, bacon, Thanksgiving, side dish, holiday recipe