Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
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Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
Description
These bacon wrapped sweet potato bites start with peeled and cubed sweet potatoes tossed in a butter mixture with salt, cinnamon, and optional cayenne pepper for warmth. Each cube is wrapped in bacon strips, which have been sprinkled or dipped in brown sugar to create a caramelized exterior during baking. The assembled bites bake until the bacon crisps up and the sweet potatoes become tender but still hold their shape.
The result is a pleasing contrast of textures: crisp bacon exterior with the sweet, soft interior of the potato. The seasoning adds a subtle spicy note, while the brown sugar lends caramel sweetness. A finishing dip in warmed maple syrup adds a layer of rich sweetness that complements the savory and spicy elements.
This dish serves well as finger food for parties or as a side to richer main courses. The combination of bacon and sweet potato creates a balanced bite with multiple flavor elements that hold up well after baking.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large sweet potato or 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 lb Bacon cut into thirds, strips
- 1/4 c brown sugar
- maple syrup warmed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large, microwave safe bowl. Mix in the salt, cayenne, and cinnamon.
- Add the sweet potato cubes and toss until evenly coated.
- Wrap 1 piece of bacon around each potato cube and fasten with a toothpick. Place all the wrapped potatoes onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle with the brown sugar.*Alternative Tip: Place the brown sugar in a bowl and dip bacon strips on one or both sides in the brown sugar. Then, wrap the coated bacon around the sweet potato cubes.
- Bake for 38-40 minutes or until the bacon is crips and the potatoes are tender.
- If desired, dip the cubes in warm maple syrup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30potato bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1potato bite | |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3259IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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