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Maple Bacon Sweet Potatoes

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
65 min
TOTAL TIME
95 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dinner
Maple Bacon Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 slices smoked bacon, chopped
  • 1 pound onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius) for optimal results.
2
In a large bowl, combine diced sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the sweet potatoes evenly.
3
Spread the mixture onto a large, rimmed baking sheet for even roasting.
4
Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until they are nicely browned and tender, taking approximately 40 minutes.
5
Every 20 minutes, stir the sweet potatoes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
6
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook crispy bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches your desired level of crispiness.
7
Transfer the cooked bacon to a separate bowl, leaving the grease in the skillet for later use.
8
Add sliced onions to the same skillet and cook over medium heat until they are nicely browned.
9
Stir the onions frequently to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
10
Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking the onions until they are very soft, brown, and sweet.
11
This process should take around 10 to 15 minutes more.
12
Transfer the cooked onions to a bowl with the crispy bacon and set it aside for later use.
13
In the same hot skillet, combine maple syrup and thyme.
14
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
15
Boil the maple syrup and thyme mixture until it has reduced by half, taking approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
16
Add the roasted sweet potatoes and bacon mixture to the skillet.
17
Stir everything together to coat the sweet potatoes with the maple syrup glaze.
18
Transfer the finished dish to a serving plate and enjoy.