Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Bacon & Onions: A Flavorful Side Dish

Roast Herbed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon & Onions

YIELD Makes 10 to 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

3 thick slices applewood-smoked or peppered bacon, diced 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks 2 medium onions, cut into 8 wedges 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook bacon in large, deep skillet until crisp. Remove from heat. Transfer bacon to paper towels; set aside. Add potatoes and onions to drippings in skillet; toss until coated. Stir in salt, thyme and pepper.
2. Spread mixture in single layer in ungreased 15X10-inch jelly-roll pan or shallow roasting pan. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with bacon.

Note Potatoes can be prepared and baked up to 4 hours before serving; let stand at room temperature. When turkey comes out of oven, turn oven to 375°F and reheat while turkey stands and is carved. (Or, bake at 325°F alongside turkey for 1 hour.) This recipe appears in: Vegetable Side Dish NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 319 mg Protein 3 g Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 18 g Cholesterol 3 mg Total Fat 1.5 g Calories from Fat 14 % Calories 96 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Starch 1 Fat .5