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Maple Syrup & Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 6/28/14Updated: 11/02/20

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Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet PotatoesI have not always been a vegetable lover.  I think I have shared with you before that as a child clear through college until I got married the only vegetable I really ate was green beans – out of a can.  Fortunately for me my taste buds developed more as I aged and I now I eat my vegetables.  Still don’t eat peas but I’m pretty good with everything else.  The newest vegetables to join my vegetable repertoire are brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes.  I have been fixing lots of both lately.  In fact today’s recipe can be made with either brussels sprouts or sweet potatoes.

Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Recently I was asked to be an Ambassador with the Pompeian #PantryInsiders Program. I get to share with you all the amazing products in the Pompeian line. Pompeian has been bringing olive oil to the American table for over 100 years. Their olive oils  are perfect for sautéing, grilling, baking, frying, roasting and in salads, soups, sauces and marinades.  They are also naturally gluten free and non-allergenic. 

Last month, as part of the Ambassador program I shared with you my herb infused balsamic vinaigrette.  This month we got to learn more about their amazing line of olive oils.  We even had a Google Hangout with an olive oil expert –  Dr. Luisito Cercaci.  He talked about the different types of olive oil, what each is good for and we even got to taste each of them.  I was amazed by the different flavors of the different oils.  

I also learned that the different olive oils have different purposes.  If you are making a salad dressing or marinading you should use Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  And if you are going to be roasting you should use their Classic Olive Oil.   Because it has a higher smoke point the Classic Olive Oil was perfect for today’s recipe for Maple Syrup & Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes. The flavor of the oil enhances the dish rather than overpowering it. 

Maple Syrup and Bacon Sweet Potatoes

For today’s recipe I used sweet potatoes, real maple syrup, bacon, fresh thyme and Pompeian Classic Olive Oil.

Maple Syrup and Bacon Sweet Potatoes

After dicing up the sweet potatoes I drizzled them with olive oil and added in salt and pepper and some fresh thyme.

Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I then placed them on a parchment lined baking sheet and put them in the oven at 400 degrees.

Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

After the first 15 minutes I tossed them around a bit and then roasted them for about another 10 minutes or until they were tender.  I then put them into a bowl, added the bacon  and drizzled them with real maple syrup.

Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I used a tablespoon or two of maple syrup but you can use as much as you’d like, according to how sweet you’d like them.

Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I love the sweetness of the maple syrup with the saltiness of the bacon.  Remember, this recipe is delicious with brussels sprouts too!

Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

And of course if you are living dangerously, add just a bit more maple syrup!
Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet PotatoesFor other yummy vegetable recipes try these:

Teriyaki Glazed Brussels Sprouts – Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts –Roasted Broccoli

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Maple Syrup & Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Ingredients

  • 3 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 8 slices of bacon cooked and diced
  • 1 Tbsp of fresh thyme
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 C maple syrup
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • Drizzle olive oil over sweet potatoes and stir to coat.
  • Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes and toss.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Place in bowl and add bacon and thyme.
  • Drizzle with maple syrup to taste
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  1. Erin says

    Posted on 12/11 at 8:53 am

    Great looking recipe! When do you add the thyme? I didn’t see that step included in the directions. Thanks!

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 12/15 at 7:49 pm

      SOrry about that – I add it in with the bacon. I fixed the recipe.

      Reply
  2. Tracy says

    Posted on 11/26 at 9:43 am

    I was looking for a new way to make sweet potatoes for thanksgiving.. This is a great way!! I was thinking of adding some pecans to it also, little crunch. But was wondering if I can pre-make this and rewarm for the day? Too many other things in oven to try to do it just before serving meal.

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 11/26 at 11:43 am

      Pecans would be wonderful. If you were going to cook then ahead I would undercook them a bit so they don’t get too mushy

      Reply
  3. Joanna H says

    Posted on 9/21 at 8:59 am

    I’m hoping to try these soon, what would you pair them with for a meat?

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 9/21 at 9:01 am

      Joanna, Yes, we eat them with everything, beef, chicken turkey. So yummy!

      Reply
  4. Clare says

    Posted on 7/2 at 10:20 pm

    You had me at maple syrup! Those potatoes look delicious – pinning for later.

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 7/2 at 10:23 pm

      Thanks Clare, how can anything drizzled with maple syrup and bacon be bad, right!?

      Reply
  5. Tiffany says

    Posted on 6/30 at 9:27 am

    I love sweet potatoes and this recipe sounds incredible! Can’t wait to give this a try and I’m sure my husband will love it too because of the bacon.

    Reply
  6. Kris Wolverton says

    Posted on 6/29 at 8:55 pm

    Can you send me a copy of the olive oil handout? I would love to have it as a resource. thanks Leigh Anne.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 6/29 at 9:01 pm

      Kris, The info is on their website. Go to http://www.pompeian.com/ and then click on Learn More on the Olive Oil section.

      Reply
  7. Patti says

    Posted on 6/29 at 7:18 am

    I’m not a fan of sweet potatoes, but I would totally try these.

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 6/29 at 7:58 am

      I didn’t think I liked sweet potatoes either Patti – until I tried these!!

      Reply
  8. Jennie says

    Posted on 6/28 at 5:31 am

    Wow, looks great! Adding Maple Syrup and Bacon will really make the sweet potatoes pop. Thanks for the tips on the various Olive Oils.

    Reply

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