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Maple Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites — restaurant-quality recipe photo

Maple Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 20 bites
  • Category: Bacon Empire
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Maple Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, making them a delicious appetizer or snack that everyone will love!


Ingredients

– 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces

– 10 slices of bacon, cut in half

– 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

– 1/4 teaspoon salt

– Toothpicks for securing


Instructions

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2. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

3. 2. In a bowl, combine the maple syrup, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt.

4. 3. Wrap each sweet potato piece with half a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.

5. 4. Place the bacon-wrapped sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. 5. Brush the maple syrup mixture over each piece.

7. 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the sweet potatoes are tender.

8. 7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.


Notes

For added flavor, consider sprinkling some chopped pecans on top after baking. These bites are best served warm!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: appetizer, sweet potato, bacon, maple syrup