Maple Sweet Potatoes with Apple and Bacon
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Maple Sweet Potatoes with Apple and Bacon. Perfectly roasted sweet potato cubes are paired with tender, spiced apple slices, all coated in a luscious drizzle of maple syrup for a touch of caramelized sweetness. The finishing touch? Crispy crumbled bacon that adds a savory crunch to every bite, creating the ultimate balance of sweet and salty flavors. This dish is quick to prepare with minimal ingredients yet sophisticated enough to be the star of your holiday menu. Serve it as a flavorful companion to roasted meats or poultry, and don’t forget the optional parsley garnish for a fresh, vibrant pop of color. Whether it’s a Thanksgiving feast or a simple weeknight dinner, this satisfying, oven-roasted side will leave everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2 medium-sized apple (firm variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
Core and slice the apples into thin wedges, leaving the peel on for texture and color.
Arrange the bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the preheated oven and cook for 12-15 minutes or until crispy. Remove the bacon, allow it to cool slightly, and crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
While the bacon is cooking, toss the sweet potato cubes in a large mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper until evenly coated.
Spread the sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring there is enough space for proper roasting. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, add the apple slices to the baking sheet with the partially roasted sweet potatoes. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of maple syrup evenly over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized and the apples are soft but not mushy.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the roasted sweet potatoes and apples.
Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
Serve immediately as a side dish for roasted meats, poultry, or as part of a holiday meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.5 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2282 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.3 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 706 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
