Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Caramelized Onions
Description
Roasted sweet potatoes with crisp bacon and the mellow sweetness of caramelized onions are glazed with pure maple syrup for a holiday side dish recipe.
Ingredients
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4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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5 slices smoked bacon, chopped
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1 pound onions, thinly sliced
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1 cup pure maple syrup
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2 teaspoons fresh thyme
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2
Toss sweet potato chunks, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; spread onto a large rimmed baking sheet.
3
Roast in the preheated oven until browned and tender, about 40 minutes, stirring halfway.
4
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown, about 10 minutes; transfer bacon to a bowl, leaving drippings in the skillet. Add onions to the skillet; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Continue cooking and stirring until onions are very soft, brown, and sweet, 10 to 15 minutes more; transfer to bowl with bacon. Set aside.
5
Pour maple syrup and thyme into the hot skillet; bring to a rolling boil. Boil until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and bacon mixture to the skillet; stir to coat with maple glaze. Transfer to a serving dish.