Description
These Maple Bourbon Glazed Bacon-Stuffed Sweet Potato Bites are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, combining tender sweet potatoes, crispy bacon, and a delicious maple bourbon glaze. Ideal for appetizers or side dishes!
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2. Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for about 45 minutes or until tender.
3. 3. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, chopped bacon, maple syrup, bourbon, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. 4. Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half and scoop out a small portion of the flesh.
5. 5. Fill each sweet potato half with the bacon-cream cheese mixture.
6. 6. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until heated through.
7. 7. Drizzle with additional maple syrup and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a dash of cayenne pepper to the filling for a spicy kick.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese in the filling, like cheddar or gouda.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, bacon, maple, appetizers, gluten-free