Roast Herbed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon & Onions
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings
Ingredients:
3
thick slices applewood-smoked or peppered bacon, diced
2
pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2
medium onions, cut into 8 wedges
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook bacon in large, deep skillet until crisp. Remove from heat. Transfer bacon to paper towels; set aside. Add potatoes and onions to drippings in skillet; toss until coated. Stir in salt, thyme and pepper.
2.
Spread mixture in single layer in ungreased 15X10-inch jelly-roll pan or shallow roasting pan. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with bacon.
Note
Potatoes can be prepared and baked up to 4 hours before serving; let stand at room temperature. When turkey comes out of oven, turn oven to 375°F and reheat while turkey stands and is carved. (Or, bake at 325°F alongside turkey for 1 hour.)
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: |
| Sodium |
319 mg |
| Protein |
3 g |
| Fiber |
3 g |
| Carbohydrate |
18 g |
| Cholesterol |
3 mg |
| Total Fat |
1.5 g |
| Calories from Fat |
14 % |
| Calories |
96 |