Yummy Bacon Sweet Potatoes
Sweet, savory, and irresistibly indulgent, these Yummy Bacon Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish you didn’t know you needed! Featuring caramelized cubes of roasted sweet potatoes coated in a luscious glaze of olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and paprika, this recipe takes things to the next level with crispy bites of smoky bacon sprinkled throughout. Perfectly balanced with notes of sweetness and a hint of spice, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, holiday feasts, or a simple weeknight dinner. Ready in under an hour and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you're searching for savory-sweet side dishes or creative ways to enjoy sweet potatoes and bacon, this recipe delivers on all counts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the bacon slices into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the seasoning mixture over the sweet potato cubes. Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle the chopped bacon pieces evenly over the top.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and slightly browned, and the bacon is crispy.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the dish cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Transfer the sweet potatoes and bacon to a serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.0 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2276 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.7 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 6% | |
*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.
