Perfectly Baked Sweet Potato with Savory Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy the rich flavors of perfectly baked sweet potatoes topped with savory turkey bacon for a delightful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them with a fork.
- Rub olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika over the sweet potatoes.
- Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes.
- While the potatoes bake, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, slice them open and fluff the insides.
- Top with crispy turkey bacon and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add cayenne pepper to the spices.
- Make sure to let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Perfectly Baked Sweet Potato