Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Appetizer
This simple maple bacon sweet potato appetizer is a deliciously decadent treat to serve on holidays, date nights, and special occasions.
Equipment
- Large sauté pan
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato round or oval
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 pinches salt
- ¼ cup maple bourbon substitute unflavored bourbon
- 1 tbsp dark maple syrup
- 2 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled
- Chives minced, for garnish
Instructions
- First, wash the sweet potato thoroughly as you will leave the skin on. Then slice it into quarter-inch thick wedges of equal shape and size. Start by cutting the potato in half lengthwise, then place each half down flat on the cutting board. Start from one end and slice lengthwise again into wedges, angling the knife towards the center of the potato as needed.
- Heat vegetable oil and butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until the butter is fully melted. Swirl it around to mix, then add the sweet potato wedges in a single layer, laying them down flat on one side. Season with a pinch of salt and cook until bottoms are lightly golden and potatoes begin to smell sweet, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Carefully flip the potato wedges, then season with a pinch of salt and cook again until the bottoms are golden and lightly caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Next, add the maple bourbon and maple syrup. Lower heat to medium-low to avoid burning the syrup. Stir to coat the potatoes well, being careful not to dent the potatoes with your spatula, then cover the pan and cook until potatoes are tender, about 7 to 9 minutes. Turn the potatoes over once or twice during cooking so the glaze doesn't stick to the pan and burn.
- Remove from heat. Use a slotted spatula to plate the potato wedges so that any excess glaze is left behind and doesn't get transferred onto the plate - you want just a thin coating of glaze on the potato wedges when you serve them. Season the potatoes with a light pinch of salt, then top with crumbled bacon and minced chives. Serve immediately.
Notes
Slicing potato wedges: It's important to slice wedges of equal size and thickness when cutting the sweet potato, as this ensures they'll all cook at the same rate. If you have different thicknesses, the potatoes won't be done cooking at the same time, so some may end up overcooked while others are undercooked. The easiest way to ensure equal size wedges is to select a sweet potato that's almost perfectly symmetrical, and as round or oval in shape as possible.
Bacon: To make this recipe easy, prepare the bacon ahead of time! You can crumble it and then reheat it in a small frying pan over medium heat towards the end of this recipe. It'll heat through quickly, then you can just toss it right on top of the potatoes.
Plating: There are so many ways to plate these potatoes - read our blog post above for some inspiration! Whatever you do, make sure to top the wedges evenly with bacon and chives for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8195IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg