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Bacon wrapped sweet potatoes on a platter.
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Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes

Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes are a super simple side dish for weeknight dinners and delicious enough for holiday meals and special occasions. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy sweet potato side dish, roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potato stacks, Thanksgiving sweet potatoes
Servings: 4 - 6 Servings
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 6 slices bacon thin sliced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice sweet potatoes into 1/4 inch slices using a mandoline slicer.
  • Use a 2 inch cookie cutter to the center of each slice into circles.
  • Stack 4 slices together.
  • Wrap a slice of bacon around each sweet potato stack, tucking the end under the bottom of the stack. Place on the lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Mix the brown sugar with smoked paprika and salt.
  • Sprinkle over the top of the sweet potato stacks.
  • Return to the oven for another 15 - 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and bacon is crispy.
  • Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes. Move to a serving platter.

Notes

Double recipe as needed. 
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. 
Reheat: Reheat on a baking sheet in a 350° oven for 5- 10 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g