Description
These Sweet Potato and Turkey Bacon Skewers are a delightful combination of sweet and savory that make for an irresistible appetizer at any gathering. Featuring tender, roasted sweet potatoes wrapped in crispy turkey bacon and brushed with a delicious maple-brown sugar glaze, these skewers are easy to prepare, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your event. Perfect for game days, holiday celebrations, or casual get-togethers, they are a flavorful treat that will impress your guests. Serve them warm with a variety of dipping sauces for an elevated experience.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 12 slices turkey bacon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Optional: cayenne pepper, garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Parboil sweet potato cubes in boiling water for 5–7 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, and optional spices.
- Toss parboiled sweet potatoes in the glaze until evenly coated.
- Wrap each sweet potato cube with turkey bacon and secure on skewers.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bacon is crispy and potatoes caramelized; flip halfway through.
- Optionally brush with more glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg