Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites
Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Bites
- 2 sweet potatoes, medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 16 bacon, slices, cut in half crosswise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Maple Glaze
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, for a kick
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Wrap each seasoned sweet potato cube with a half-slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if needed, though it usually holds well on its own. Arrange the wrapped bites in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Bake for 20 minutes. While the bites are baking, whisk together the pure maple syrup and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small bowl to create the glaze.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Brush each bacon-wrapped sweet potato bite generously with the maple glaze. Return to the oven and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the sweet potatoes are tender.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
For extra crispy bacon, you can briefly broil the bites for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. Be careful of hot toothpicks if used.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Bites
- 2 sweet potatoes, medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 16 bacon, slices, cut in half crosswise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Maple Glaze
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, for a kick
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Wrap each seasoned sweet potato cube with a half-slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if needed, though it usually holds well on its own. Arrange the wrapped bites in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Bake for 20 minutes. While the bites are baking, whisk together the pure maple syrup and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small bowl to create the glaze.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Brush each bacon-wrapped sweet potato bite generously with the maple glaze. Return to the oven and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the sweet potatoes are tender.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
For extra crispy bacon, you can briefly broil the bites for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. Be careful of hot toothpicks if used.
⏱️ 3 min