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A glass measuring cup full of maple bacon sauce being poured over a bowl of roasted sweet potoates.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon (for Friendsgiving!)

Sara
Crispy roasted sweet potatoes tossed with warm spices, smoky bacon, and a glossy maple-bacon drizzle. This sweet-savory side dish is perfect for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, or any cozy fall dinner and comes together with simple ingredients and major flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 143 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 lbs. Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 tbsp. Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
  • 3 strips Bacon
  • 1 tbsp. rendered Bacon Fat
  • 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • Optional: freshly cracked black pepper or chopped fresh herbs (chives, rosemary, thyme, sage) and/or blue cheese

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Sweet Potatoes. Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Add them to a large bowl with cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and avocado oil. Toss until fully coated.
    A glass measuring bowl full of cubed sweet potatoes that have been tossed in oil and seasonings.
  • Roast. Divide the potatoes between two parchment-lined baking sheets, spreading them out so they roast instead of steam. Roast for 20–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until crispy on the edges and tender inside.
    Cubed sweet potatoes scattered over the top of two rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Cook the Bacon. Meanwhile, add chopped bacon to a skillet and cook over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Make the Maple Bacon Glaze. Measure 1 tablespoon of the rendered bacon fat into a small heatproof bowl. Whisk in ⅓ cup maple syrup until smooth and glossy.
  • Serve. Transfer roasted sweet potatoes to a serving platter. Top with crispy bacon. Drizzle with the maple-bacon glaze right before serving — or serve the glaze on the side and let guests drizzle as much as they want. Finish with fresh herbs and black pepper if desired.
    A glass measuring cup full of maple bacon sauce being poured over a bowl of roasted sweet potoates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 8141IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
Keyword roasted sweet potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes with bacon, savory roasted sweet potatoes
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