Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

Roasted sweet potatoes with crisp bacon and the mellow sweetness of caramelized onions are glazed with pure maple syrup for a holiday side dish recipe.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 288 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
• 5 slices smoked bacon, chopped
• 1 pound onions, thinly sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Toss sweet potato chunks, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; spread onto a large rimmed baking sheet.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven until browned and tender, about 40 minutes, stirring halfway.

Step 4

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown, about 10 minutes; transfer bacon to a bowl, leaving drippings in the skillet. Add onions to the skillet; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Continue cooking and stirring until onions are very soft, brown, and sweet, 10 to 15 minutes more; transfer to bowl with bacon. Set aside.

Step 5

Pour maple syrup and thyme into the hot skillet; bring to a rolling boil. Boil until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and bacon mixture to the skillet; stir to coat with maple glaze. Transfer to a serving dish.