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Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
From Grinnell Farm To Table
<p>A decadent side dish for the holiday season- or whenever you crave it!</p>Source: Recipe Adapted from Natasha's Kitchen (Entered by Harriett Dickey-Chasins)
Serves: Serves 6 as a side
Ingredients
3 1/2 - 4 lbs
sweet potatoes
5 cloves
garlic, minced
2 TBS
olive oil
1 TBS
honey
1 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
4-6 slices
bacon, chopped
Step by Step Instructions
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 3/4" pieces
- In a small bowl whisk the garlic, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper
- In a large bowl coat the sweet potatoes thoroughly with the oil mixture
- Spread potato chunks into an even layer on a parchment lined baking sheet
- Bake at 400F for 20 minutes, then stir the sweet potatoes and sprinkle the bacon pieces on top
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp
- Enjoy!