Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Bites
Crispy roasted sweet potato rounds topped with smoky bacon and a drizzle of sweet maple syrup. These bites offer a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and savory flavors, making them an ideal snack or appetizer.
Prep Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
12
Calories
150 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Wash and peel the sweet potato. Slice it into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. You should get about 12-15 rounds.
~5 min - 3
In a small bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
~2 min - 4
Arrange the sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
~1 min - 5
Roast for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are starting to soften and lightly browned.
~15 min - 6
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the bacon in a frying pan until crispy. Drain on paper towels and then crumble.
~10 min - 7
Remove the sweet potato rounds from the oven. Top each round with a small amount of crumbled bacon.
~2 min - 8
Drizzle a little maple syrup over each topped sweet potato round.
~1 min - 9
Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the bacon is heated through.
~5 min
Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sweet potato rounds before roasting.
- These bites are best served warm, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven or toaster oven.
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