Easy Bacon Brown Sugar Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Best Side Dish)
These Easy Bacon Brown Sugar Roasted Sweet Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any gathering. With smoky bacon, caramelized brown sugar, and tender sweet potatoes, they come together in under 45 minutes and are always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh thyme or chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Wash and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Chop bacon into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, packed brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until brown sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Add sweet potato cubes and chopped bacon to the bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, stir, and rotate the pan.
- Roast for another 15-20 minutes, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender and bacon is crispy. Check at 15 minutes.
- Let rest on the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan—sweet potatoes should be in a single layer. For extra-crispy bacon, broil for the last 2-3 minutes. Make ahead: cut sweet potatoes and chop bacon up to a day ahead and store separately in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
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