For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter to cook the onions. Use high-quality smoked bacon for the best flavor. Don't overcrowd the pan when roasting the sweet potatoes, or they will steam instead of roast. If necessary, use two baking sheets. Fresh thyme can be substituted with 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Add it along with the maple syrup. The sweet potatoes can be roasted ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Caramelized Onions
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 35 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS323
Elevate your side dish game with this symphony of sweet and savory. Tender, maple-glazed sweet potatoes mingle harmoniously with crispy bacon and deeply caramelized onions, creating a dish that's both comforting and sophisticated. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate52 g
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Cholesterol8 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium378 mg
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Sugar24 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato chunks with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly onto a large rimmed baking sheet. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Roast in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are browned and tender, about 40 minutes, stirring halfway through. (40 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a bowl, leaving the rendered bacon drippings in the skillet. (10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Cook and stir until the onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft, deeply browned, and sweet, about 10 to 15 minutes more. Transfer the caramelized onions to the bowl with the cooked bacon. Set aside. (25 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Pour the pure maple syrup and fresh thyme leaves into the hot skillet. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat and cook until the syrup is reduced by half, about 3 to 4 minutes. (4 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Add the roasted sweet potatoes and the bacon-onion mixture to the skillet with the maple glaze. Stir gently to coat everything evenly with the glaze. (3 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Transfer the maple-glazed sweet potato mixture to a serving dish and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Dario Schneider
Jun 3, 2025I added pecans for a little crunch!
Julius Wyman
Feb 23, 2025I didn't have thyme, so I used rosemary instead. It was still amazing!
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Feb 16, 2025I made this vegetarian and it was still delicious. The smoked paprika was a great addition.
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