Description
These Sweet Potato and Bacon Skewers marry the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with crispy, savory bacon, creating a delightful party favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 slices of regular-cut bacon, halved or cut into thirds
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne or chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional, for garnish)
- Sea salt for finishing
- Dipping sauces (optional): marshmallow fluff, spicy aioli, or maple mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat your grill to medium. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Parboil the sweet potato cubes in boiling water for 5–7 minutes until they are just fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, cayenne, and garlic powder to create a glaze.
- Toss the sweet potato cubes in the glaze until evenly coated.
- Assemble your skewers by wrapping the bacon around the sweet potato cubes or by alternating them on the skewers.
- Place the skewers on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Brush the skewers with extra glaze during the last five minutes of cooking.
- Serve warm, garnished with herbs or a sprinkle of sea salt and paired with your choice of dipping sauces.
Notes
For maximum flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme. Brush extra glaze onto the skewers while they cook for a shiny finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: sweet potato, bacon skewers, appetizer, party food, grilling
