Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Bacon, Apple, and Thyme |
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Prep Time: 13 Minutes Cook Time: 38 Minutes |
Ready In: 51 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Smoky bacon and onion add a savory note to the tender roasted sweet potato and tart Granny Smith apple. Serve with roasted pork or turkey for a hearty meal featuring the flavors of autumn. Ingredients:
2 bacon slices |
1 pound sweet potato (about 1 large), cubed |
1 large onion, cut into wedges |
2 tablespoons cider vinegar |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 granny smith apple, cut into chunks |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Place bacon slices on a jelly-roll pan. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes or until crisp.
3. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
4. Toss potato and onion with bacon drippings, vinegar, and next 3 ingredients; spoon into pan. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes. Add apple; bake an additional 10 minutes or until tender. Transfer potato mixture to a large bowl. Toss with bacon.
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