Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges With Bacon
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:4 to 6 servings
- 2pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes), scrubbed and dried
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 2teaspoons kosher salt
- 2tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 8ounces thick-cut bacon
- Flaky salt, to serve
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
339 calories; 19 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 468 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Heat the oven to 425 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 3 or 4 wedges, 1- to 1½-inches thick.
- Step 2
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the oil and salt. Spread onto the baking sheet in a single layer, leaving a little space between the pieces. (Use two baking sheets if you need to).
- Step 3
Bake for 20 minutes, then drizzle with the maple syrup, toss, and return to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the wedges are deeply brown on both sides.
- Step 4
Once you’ve tossed the potatoes, place the bacon on an unlined sheet pan. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until crisp and cooked through. Place on a paper towel to drain (pour fat from the sheet pan into a jar and store in your refrigerator to use later, or discard), then chop into ½-inch pieces and toss with sweet potato wedges and the remaining teaspoon maple syrup. Garnish with flaky salt and serve immediately.
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PSS
I use olive oil when roasting vegetables at 425 all the time. I just took a pan out of the oven of butternut squash roasted with olive oil and a tablespoon of maple syrup in preparation for soup. No smoke. Most veggies give off plenty of water as they roast.
Lori B
I wouldn’t use olive oil at that high temperature...it’s going to smoke. Otherwise, sounds delicious!
Phil Francisco
Delicious! I made them without (eek!) the bacon since we were having pan-seared pork chops and sautéed apples with them. Fab. Didn't even require the last little drizzle of syrup.
Jann
The chronology is confusing me. Step 2, toss the potatoes. Step 3, bake the potatoes. Step 4: "Once you’ve tossed the potatoes, place the bacon on an unlined sheet pan." So two sheet pans in the oven, one with sweet potatoes and one with bacon, right?
Gianna
Super tasty even without bacon
Keith G
A little sweet (used bourbon maple bacon)
jon
the problem with the maple syrup is that if you toss them in the syrup then cook more at that high heat, you get candied fries, sticky and crunchy. So i would either use VERY little syrup or add it just before serving.
swest
Had vegan friends over so avoided the bacon add. Was delicious just the same. The sweet potatoes nearly caramelized so the flavor was a little smoky and rich. Easy, tasty side dish.
Jann
The chronology is confusing me. Step 2, toss the potatoes. Step 3, bake the potatoes. Step 4: "Once you’ve tossed the potatoes, place the bacon on an unlined sheet pan." So two sheet pans in the oven, one with sweet potatoes and one with bacon, right?
Carla
I have the same question about the instructions.
Tammi
Yes. The bacon gives off a tremendous amount of fat; you wouldn't want to cook it on the same sheet pan.
Phil Francisco
Delicious! I made them without (eek!) the bacon since we were having pan-seared pork chops and sautéed apples with them. Fab. Didn't even require the last little drizzle of syrup.
bonnie
Should the potatoes be peeled?
Kristen
Just scrub them
Lori B
I wouldn’t use olive oil at that high temperature...it’s going to smoke. Otherwise, sounds delicious!
PSS
I use olive oil when roasting vegetables at 425 all the time. I just took a pan out of the oven of butternut squash roasted with olive oil and a tablespoon of maple syrup in preparation for soup. No smoke. Most veggies give off plenty of water as they roast.
Tammi
I agree with PSS. I also roast veggies at that temp -- sometimes at 450 even.
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