Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Bacon

3 large sweet potatoes (approx 7.5–9 cups) peel sweet potatoes, cut into ¾-1-inch cubes/chunks

1.5 large shallot peeled and chopped

2 teaspoons olive oil

3 teaspoons maple syrup plus more for drizzling

4.5-6 slices bacon, uncooked, sliced, or chopped into ½ inch pieces

7.5 sprigs thyme plus more for garnish

4.5 cloves of garlic smashed and left whole

Salt and black pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Place sweet potato cubes, shallot, garlic and thyme in a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Toss with oil and maple syrup and pinch of salt and pepper.
Sprinkle uncooked bacon over the potatoes.
Bake for 20 minutes. Stir or use a thin, metal spatula to flip the potatoes and roast an additional 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving if needed. Plate, Push the roasted garlic cloves out of the sleeves and serve tossed with the sweet potatoes. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired and garnish with fresh thyme or fresh chopped parsley.
Serve immediately, or allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍽️Side Dish

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🎉Holiday

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 45m