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title: "From Our Kitchen to Yours: Maple Bacon Sweet Potatoes"
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# From Our Kitchen to Yours: Maple Bacon Sweet Potatoes

 

 

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## **A Sweet & Savory Fall Side Dish**

When the temperatures start to drop in Wisconsin, it’s time to bring warm, comforting flavors back to the table. These Maple Bacon Sweet Potatoes combine roasted sweet potatoes, smoky bacon, caramelized onions, and pure maple syrup for the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Whether you’re planning Thanksgiving dinner, hosting a fall gathering, or looking for a flavorful side dish to serve alongside your favorite weeknight meal, this recipe is an easy way to bring the flavors of the season to the table.

**Ingredients**

*Serves 7*

4lbs Sweet Potatoes - Peeled and Cut into ½" Cubes

2 ½ Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

1 ¼ Teaspoon Salt

¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper

6 Slices Bacon Cut into 1" Pieces – Cut Raw

1 ½ Onions - Thinly Sliced

1 ¼ Cup Pure Maple Syrup

1 ¼ Teaspoon Dried Thyme

**Directions**

1. **Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:** Preheat oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with foil. Mix diced sweet potatoes and oil together in a bowl.
2. **Roast the Sweet Potatoes:** Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 20 minutes.
3. **Flip & Continue Roasting:** Flip sweet potatoes and roast for 20 more minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
4. **Cook the Bacon & Onions:** Cook bacon over medium heat until browned, add onions and cook on low for 10-15 minutes.
5. **Add the Maple Syrup:** Add maple syrup and heat on medium until it reaches a simmer, simmer for 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally.
6. **Toss & Serve:** Toss mixture with the roasted sweet potato and the dried thyme and serve.

![Bowl of roasted maple bacon sweet potatoes alongside portraits of three members of The Ingleside Hotel culinary team.](/images/uploads/blog-maple-bacon-sweet-potatoes-image.jpg)**From Our Culinary Team at The Ingleside Hotel**

Behind every recipe shared from The Ingleside Hotel is a culinary team that loves creating approachable dishes packed with memorable flavor. Whether it’s a seasonal special, a guest favorite, or a recipe worth making at home, we’re excited to share a little inspiration from our kitchen to yours.

We hope these Maple Bacon Sweet Potatoes find their way to your Thanksgiving table, holiday gathering, or next cozy dinner at home.

 

 

 

 

 

 Oct 29, 2026