Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
Description
This recipe for Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon begins by slicing unpeeled sweet potatoes thickly and halving a whole garlic head horizontally. The vegetables are tossed with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and freshly ground black pepper for balanced sweetness and seasoning.
They are arranged cut-side-up with the garlic on a baking sheet and roasted at 400°F, initially cooking for 20 minutes until soft. Then the roasting pan is removed briefly to stir the sweet potatoes and to scatter chopped bacon evenly on top. The dish returns to the oven for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, during which the bacon crisps and the sweet potatoes finish roasting to tender, caramelized perfection.
This dish pairs well as a savory side for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. The combination of smoky bacon, sweet roasted potatoes, and mellow roasted garlic creates a complex flavor and pleasing textures that complement many main dishes.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 lbs sweet potato 5-6 medium or 3 1/2 to 4 lbs
- 1 garlic head
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 4 oz Bacon (6 slices regular/thin-sliced), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat.
- Slice the whole un-peeled garlic head in half horizontally (parallel with the roots). Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 3/4" thick pieces.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301.27kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 55.76g | |
| Protein | 8.1g | 16% |
| Fat | 5.56g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.03g | 5% |
| Sodium | 911.61mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 899.19mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7.98g | 32% |
| Sugar | 13.06g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 37538.16IU | 751% |
| Vitamin C | 6.51mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83.01mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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