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    Home » Side Dish

    Published: Nov 21, 2020 by Desarae

    Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes

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    Sweet, crispy maple sweet potato paired with a little salty crisp bacon, and crunchy pecans. The combination is mind blowing and so delicious you won't be able to stop! They're not just for a holiday side but make them on the regular! You'll be so happy you did. Put these baked candied sweet potatoes on your menu!

    WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE BAKED CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH BACON AND MAPLE

    Ingredients you need:

    • 3 lb's sweet potatoes about 3 med-large potatoes
    • bacon cut up
    • maple syrup
    • pecans
    • spices- chili powder, cumin, salt

    HOW TO MAKE BAKED CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH BACON

    I LOVE how incredible easy and fast these are. Basically the oven does all the work. Start by washing your sweet potatoes and cutting off any bad spots.

    CAN YOU EAT SWEET POTATO SKINS?

    YES! You don't need to peel if you want to skip that step. The skins add great fiber and some textures. If the skin is thick you can use a peeler to peel it down a little. OR peel the skin all together it is up to you.

    Chop or slice the sweet potatoes. Try to make them all even, so they cook evenly.

    Now in your bowl add your

    1. Maple syrup
    2. Spices
    3. Pecans
    4. chopped bacon
    • Stir all together until evenly coated.
    • Lay on a single layer baking sheet on a parchment paper

    BAKING YOUR SWEET POTATOES BACON AND PECANS

    On a greased sheet pan pour your sweet potatoes onto the pan. Keep everything in a single layer and flat.

    TIPS FOR ROASTING SWEET POTATOES:

    1. Cook at a high heat. I like to cook my sweet potatoes at 425. This allows the sweet potatoes to crisp up. Otherwise they will be soft and mushy.
    2. Stir 1-2 times throughout cooking. This will help your sweet potatoes and bacon to cook through and on all sides but will ALSO help spread the delicious flavors.
    3. Use foil to help with clean up.

    After 15-20 minutes YOU MUST stir the sweet potatoes. This will help the bacon grease to coat and crisp the sweet potatoes flavor them.

    HOW DO I KNOW WHEN THE SWEET POTATOES ARE DONE?

    The sweet potatoes are done when the edges are starting to brown, the outside is nice and crisp and the potatoes are fork tender. It usually takes about 20-30 minutes to cook these sweet potatoes.

    Serve Immediately while hot.

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    sweet potatoes baked on white baking sheet with cold spatula

    Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes

    Healthy, filling and so flavorful! Sweet, crusty sweet potato paired with salty crispy bacon, and crunchy pecans. The combination is mind blowing and so delicious you won't be able to stop!
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 230kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Equipment

    • sheet pan

    Ingredients

    • 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and 1 inch cubes
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 5-8 pieces bacon
    • 1 cup pecans chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425. Wash, peel and cube pecans into 1 inch cubes. PLace in a large bowl.
    • Add syrup, chili powder, cumin, salt, bacon, pecans and stir. Spread on a lightly greased sheet pan on a single layer.
    • Place in oven. Cook for about 15 and stir. Continue cooking and stirring every 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are crisp and slightly browned on the edges. totally cook time will be about 20-30 minutes.

    Notes

    TIPS FOR ROASTING SWEET POTATOES:

    1. Cook at a high heat. I like to cook my sweet potatoes at 425. This allows the sweet potatoes to crisp up. Otherwise they will be soft and mushy. 
    2. Stir 1-2 times throughout cooking. This will help your sweet potatoes and bacon to cook through and on all sides but will ALSO help spread the delicious flavors. 
    3. Use foil to help with clean up. 
    After 15-20 minutes YOU MUST stir the sweet potatoes. This will help the bacon grease to coat and crisp the sweet potatoes flavor them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 16142IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Fanny says

      November 29, 2020 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      so good! they come out with the perfect texture. Def need to stir halfway through cooking as you suggested.

      Reply
    2. e says

      November 29, 2020 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      hands down the best way to cook sweet potatoes. Loved this combo!

      Reply
    3. e says

      November 29, 2020 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      hands down the best way to cook sweet potaotes. Loved this combo!

      Reply
    5 from 3 votes

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