Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Rating
4.99 out of 5 stars
(65)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 3 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, (5-6 medium or 3 1/2 to 4 lbs)
- 1 head garlic
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 oz bacon, (6 slices regular/thin-sliced), chopped
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400˚F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat.
Step 2
Slice the whole un-peeled garlic head in half horizontally (parallel with the roots). Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 3/4" thick pieces.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced sweet potatoes, halved garlic head, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper and toss to combine.
Step 4
Place in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet with the garlic cut-side-up. Bake at 400˚F for 20 min. Remove from oven, stir the sweet potatoes, sprinkle pieces of bacon evenly over the top and bake another 25-30 min or until sweet potatoes are tender and bacon is crisp.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
The maple in this recipe caramelizes the edges of the sweet potatoes as they roast in the oven, making them glow.
Don’t skip the roasted garlic – pop the little cloves out of their sleeves and indulge. Maple-bacon flavored roasted garlic is incredible.
