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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 6/28/14Updated: 3/09/23

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The caramelized exterior and soft interior of these roasted sweet potatoes is perfection. They can be drizzled with maple syrup and topped with crispy bacon for extra flavor.


For other yummy vegetable recipes try these Teriyaki Glazed Brussels Sprouts , these lovely Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts and my favorite Roasted Broccoli.

Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I 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. 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

What Kind of Olive Oil Should I Use for Roasting Vegetables?

Different olive oils have different purposes.  If you are making a salad dressing or marinading you should use Extra Virgin Olive Oil. If you are going to be roasting or heating the oil you should use a Light Olive Oil.  It has a higher smoke point than an Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Maple Syrup and Bacon Sweet Potatoes

How to Cut a Sweet Potato

  1. Peel sweet potato using a knife or a potato peeler.
  2. Slice off ends of potato.
  3. Cut potato into half inch round discs
  4. Cut each disc into 1/2 inch cubes.

How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes

  • Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into evenly sized pieces, about 1 inch thick.
  • Place potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Season with salt, pepper and dried thyme. I used fresh thyme but you can also use dried, use half the amount of dried thyme. You can add in any additional seasoning you like.
Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Place potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place them potatoes in a single layer.
  • Put into a 400 degree F oven fo 15 minutes.
Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • After the first 15 minutes toss them around a bit and then roast them for about another 10 minutes or until they were tender.  
  • Serve as is or to dress them up a bit, place them into a bowl, add the bacon  and drizzled them with real maple syrup.
Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potato Tips

  • Spread them out on a large baking sheet as much as possible. They will get crisper if they aren’t touching other potatoes.
  • Toss every 10-15 minutes for to prevent them from burning
  • Peeling the potatoes is optional but I prefer them peeled.
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

What to Serve with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

They are perfect with beef, pork, chicken, turkey or fish. We love them with everything. Some of our favorites include:

  • London Broil
  • Instant Pot Whole Chicken
  • Easy Crock Pot BBQ Ribs
  • Crock Pot Balsamic Beef
  • Fast Fire Flank Steak
Maple Syrup Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

5 from 2 votes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
The caramelized exterior and soft interior of these roasted sweet potatoes is perfection. They can be drizzled with maple syrup and topped with crispy bacon for extra flavor.
serves: 6 servings
Prep:10 minutes
Cook:30 minutes
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Total:40 minutes
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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Peel, slice and cube sweet potatoes
  • 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

Tips & Notes:

To Cut Sweet Potatoes
  • Peel sweet potato using a knife or a potato peeler.
  • Slice off ends of potato.
  • Cut potato into half inch round discs
  • Cut each disc into 1/2 inch cubes.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 12g (18%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 19mg (6%) Sodium: 258mg (11%) Potassium: 476mg (14%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 13g (14%) Vitamin A: 16098IU (322%) Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) Calcium: 55mg (6%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
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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!

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