Southern Maple Sweet Potato Delight: A Cozy Side with Turkey Bacon
A warm and delicious side dish featuring sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and turkey bacon, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread sweet potato mixture onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with crumbled turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg.
- Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Southern Maple Sweet Potato, Sweet Potatoes, Side Dish, Turkey Bacon