Candied Sweet Potato and Bacon Skewers
A delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors with crispy bacon wrapped around tender, caramelized sweet potatoes glazed in brown sugar and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get ready for roasting.
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a medium pot until just tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until partially cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
- Make the glaze by combining brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the sweet potato cubes in the glaze until fully covered.
- Assemble the skewers by wrapping each sweet potato cube with a bacon slice and securing it with a skewer.
- Bake the skewers on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
These skewers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg