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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon

Roasted Sweet Potatoes are one of our favorite Fall sides. This recipe is special enough to be served on Thanksgiving, but we make it on the regular in Autumn and Winter because oven-roasted sweet potatoes are easy and irresistibly delicious. You’ll love how the garlic is added – no peeling required!

If you love sweet potato recipes as much as we do, this Sweet Potato Casserole is a treasure of a recipe along with Creamy Sweet Potato Soup (also topped with bacon).

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with bacon and spoon

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Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe:

The maple in this recipe caramelizes the edges of the sweet potatoes as they roast in the oven, making them glow. Those are the pieces my fork attacks first along with the salty bites of bacon. Don’t skip the roasted garlic – pop the little cloves out of their sleeves and indulge. Maple-bacon flavored roasted garlic is incredible.

Roasted sweet potato recipe in serving dish with spoon

How are Yams and Sweet Potatoes Different?

Some grocery stores in North America label sweet potatoes and yams interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. A true yam is a deep reddish/purple color on the outside with a white center and is not commonly sold in North American grocery stores.

What you will typically find in grocery stores are sweet potatoes (as pictured below) that have a copper-colored exterior with an orange center. This type of sweet potato is what’s commonly used to make traditional Thanksgiving sides like Mashed Sweet Potatoes or Sweet Potato Casserole.

Ingredients for roasted sweet potatoes with sweet potatoes, garlic, bacon, maple syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper

How to Roast Sweet Potatoes:

I’m convinced that oven-roasted vegetables is the best way to cook them, especially sweet potatoes. The texture is incredibly smooth and roasting draws out their natural sweetness. We add real maple syrup, bacon and garlic to give this dish wonderful sweet, salty, savory flavors that you will love.

  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Line the bottom of a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or Silpat.
  2. Slice the whole garlic head in half horizontally (parallel to the root). Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 3/4″ thick pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss together sliced sweet potatoes, garlic, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
  4. Arrange on a baking sheet with garlic cut-side-up. Bake at 400˚F for 20 min, then stir, top with bacon and bake another 25-30 min until sweet potatoes are tender and bacon is crisp.

Step by step how to roast sweet potatoes in the oven

How Long to Roast Sweet Potatoes?

At 400˚F, sweet potatoes cut to 3/4″ thick will take about 45 minutes to roast. For best results and even roasting, cut potatoes to an even thickness and stir the potatoes halfway through. Test the largest chunk of potato – it should be easily pierced with a fork. Use the largest sheet pan that will fit in your oven for even roasting. We use a big 15×21 sheet pan.

Do I have to Peel Sweet Potatoes?

Whether or not you peel your sweet potatoes for roasting is personal preference. Sweet potato skins are tender and you can skip the peeling if you love the texture of the skins. It will be even easier.

How to roast sweet potato cubes on baking sheet

A tray of cubed roasted sweet potatoes is like adult candy. I’ll pull this out of the oven and take little bites while making dinner until I realize a quarter of it is gone! These roasted sweet potatoes disappear quickly every time. Make it once and you’ll make it again and again!

Push the roasted garlic cloves out of the sleeves and serve tossed with the sweet potatoes. I hope this roasted sweet potato recipe becomes a new favorite for you!

Roasted sweet potato and bacon side dish on a platter

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon

5 from 62 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Maple Roasted sweet potatoes with bacon and serving spoon
Make Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon once and you’ll make them again and again! These roasted sweet potatoes are sweet, salty, savory and delicious.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 as a side
  • 3 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, (5-6 medium or 3 1/2 to 4 lbs)
  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 oz bacon, (6 slices regular/thin-sliced), chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat.
  • Slice the whole un-peeled garlic head in half horizontally (parallel with the roots). Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 3/4" thick pieces.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced sweet potatoes, halved garlic head, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper and toss to combine.
  • Place in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet with the garlic cut-side-up. Bake at 400˚F for 20 min. Remove from oven, stir the sweet potatoes, sprinkle pieces of bacon evenly over the top and bake another 25-30 min or until sweet potatoes are tender and bacon is crisp.

Nutrition Per Serving

301.27kcal Calories55.76g Carbs8.1g Protein5.56g Fat1.03g Saturated Fat911.61mg Sodium899.19mg Potassium7.98g Fiber13.06g Sugar37538.16IU Vitamin A6.51mg Vitamin C83.01mg Calcium1.61mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
Amount per Serving
Calories
301.27
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5.56
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.03
g
6
%
Sodium
 
911.61
mg
40
%
Potassium
 
899.19
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
55.76
g
19
%
Fiber
 
7.98
g
33
%
Sugar
 
13.06
g
15
%
Protein
 
8.1
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
37538.16
IU
751
%
Vitamin C
 
6.51
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
83.01
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1.61
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: roasted sweet potatoes
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $6-$8
Calories: 301.27

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Up close pieces of roasted sweet potatoes and bacon

Serve these maple roasted sweet potatoes and bacon as the most delicious side dish. I’m so tempted to pick some right off the screen and unfortunately for me, there weren’t any leftovers (there never are!)… Best to make them again.

Make Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon once and you’ll make them again and again! These roasted sweet potatoes are sweet/salty/savory and delicious. | natashaskitchen.com

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  • Darlene Good
    November 23, 2023

    I had asked a question, but now I can’t find the other comments and the answer!

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    • Natasha
      November 23, 2023

      HI Darlene, your question is answered below. Do a Command + F to find your name on the page and it will take you there. It depends on what else you are baking – if the temperature is the same and you have space in the oven, the bake time will be about the same – maybe slightly longer.

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  • Darlene Good
    November 19, 2023

    I wonder about oven temp and timing…can I adjust this to go along with other oven dishes baking/roasting at the same time?
    ps-your site is my go to place-all recipes I’ve tried are excellent!

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      November 20, 2023

      Hi Darlene! I’m not quite sure how to do that successfully. It would also depend on which type of dishes you’d be making along with it, it would be best to use those that have similar baking times and temperatures.

      Reply

  • Cathy
    November 4, 2023

    I think I am missing what to do with the garlic head after 20min. Do you mix that in as well??

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      November 4, 2023

      Hi Cathy! See my note in the blog above, “Push the roasted garlic cloves out of the sleeves and serve tossed with the sweet potatoes.”
      I hope you love this recipe!

      Reply

  • Jonathan Hanson
    March 6, 2023

    This is the best sweet potatoes that I’ve ever eaten. Once again you have made me the hero in the kitchen. There was no leftovers.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 6, 2023

      Great job! Thanks a lot for the review, Jonathan.

      Reply

  • Debbi Higgins
    March 4, 2023

    I cant help but notice that your potatoes glisten….no doubt from the maple syrup. *** I didn’t have any Maple Syrup, so I used “Maple me Crazy” salt by SALTOPIA. OMG!
    Only wish I could send you a picture!

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      March 4, 2023

      Hi Debbi! Thank you for the review. You can always tag me in a picture on Instagram or Facebook #natashaskitchen.

      Reply

  • Emily
    December 13, 2022

    I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was amazing, but my sweet potatoes were not orange like your photos. They were brown on the outside and white on the inside… can you explain the difference? When I Googled sweet potatoes I didn’t find anything with orange on the inside.

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      December 13, 2022

      Hi Emily! You may find this article helpful, click here.

      Reply

  • Amber
    May 27, 2022

    This turned out great and was so easy, I’ll definitely make it again. I left out the bacon and it was delicious. I roasted broccolini on the side and added it to the side of the dish when served.

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      May 27, 2022

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Amber! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply

  • Kendall
    November 22, 2021

    My mom makes this but with cranberries and cooks, the sweet potatoes until they get a little bit crispy. We also use our own bacon that we raise. It is my brother’s all-time favorite. 🙂

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 23, 2021

      That sounds good too, Kendall. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

  • Yvonne
    November 16, 2021

    I have tried many sweet potato recipes and this is by far my favorite!!! I’m so glad I gave this recipe a try. The bacon combined with the sweet roasted potatoes is perfection. Thank you for another great recipe.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 16, 2021

      Thank you for your lovely review, Yvonne! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Carol
    November 6, 2021

    Love your recipe for sweet potato & bacon casserole but have you tried to add halved Brussel Sprouts to the roasting pan? Children love them cooked this way and a good way to get the greens in them as well.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 8, 2021

      Thanks, Carol. I haven’t tried that yet but I think it will just be fine.

      Reply

    • Edwina Sulimirski
      November 17, 2021

      You have read my mind. I was going to try this. Is the cooking time the same or do you add the sprouts halfway through?

      Reply

  • Pam Cicerello
    April 5, 2021

    Your roasted sweet potato recipe is wonderful. We usually make a much sweeter sweet potato dish. I thought I’d give your recipe a try. We loved it.
    I’ll probably continue to make your recipe for holidays. Delicious & healthier. Thank you.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 5, 2021

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

    • Kirk D Keder
      May 20, 2021

      Excellent.

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        May 20, 2021

        Thank you, Kirk!

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  • Rosina
    February 27, 2021

    Hello there, thank you for your blog l follow religiously. Can you tell me the weight of a stick of butter, we don’t have sticks in Australia only blocks of 250 and 500grm. Also is your oven fan forced ?
    Thank you Rosina

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    • Natasha
      February 28, 2021

      Hi Rosina, 1 stick of butter is 113 grams. If you click “metric” in the recipe card, you can see the conversion there also.

      Reply

  • NOMAWETHU
    December 18, 2020

    Thank you, Natasha for your wonderful but easy to make recipes. I am taking all my recipes for Christmas from you.

    You inspire me to love cooking 🙂

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 18, 2020

      Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles

      Reply

  • Louisa Klychkov
    November 23, 2020

    Can you make this in the slow cooker?

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 23, 2020

      Hi Louisa, I don’t see any comments using a slow cooker. I worry that it won’t truly be roasted potatoes at that point. If you are happy to try that I would love to know how you like that.

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  • Louisa Klychkov
    November 23, 2020

    I love to make this recipe every year for Thanksgiving but this year I had an idea to make it in the slow cooker. Has anyone tried making it in the slow cooker? If so, Can you please share the temp and time allowed for meal to cook? Thank you!!😄

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 23, 2020

      Hi Louisa, I took a look, and I don’t see any comments using a slow cooker. I worry that it won’t truly be roasted potatoes at that point. If you happy to try that I would love to know how you like that.

      Reply

  • tony Cecere
    November 22, 2020

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 22, 2020

      Thank you and same to you, Tony!

      Reply

  • Katherine
    November 22, 2020

    Hi! I have a friend I’ll be cooking for and she doesn’t use oils in her foods. Will this work using butter and skipping the maple?

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 22, 2020

      Hi Katherine, I have not tested that yet to advise but I imagine it should also work. If she will do that as an experiment, please share with us how it goes.

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      • Katherine
        May 6, 2022

        Wow. Old entry that I didn’t respond to, sorry! It worked great with the butter. I’m now using Ghee and love it! My friends love this recipe, thank you!

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        • Natashas Kitchen
          May 6, 2022

          I’m so glad it all worked out, Katherine!

          Reply

  • Carol
    November 7, 2020

    Love this yam dish but does everything have to include bacon!? I make this without bacon and sooooo good.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 8, 2020

      Glad you loved it, Carol, It is optional so feel free to omit the bacon if you prefer that.

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    • Nioka Breeden
      December 24, 2020

      If I don’t have the whole garlic can I used minced garlic.

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      • Natasha
        December 24, 2020

        Hi Niko, that could work, but the minced garlic is more likely to burn. You might add it when you stir the potatoes.

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  • Bev Ringhiser
    October 18, 2020

    Do you squeeze the roasted garlic and stir into potatoes?

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  • Gerald Estes
    October 12, 2020

    Your pictures are if Yams. Yams have a orange or reddish color inside and out. Sweet potato’s have a white skin outside and whit flesh inside.
    There are about ten verities of yams but only 2 of sweet potato’s

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    • Tanya Robinson
      December 23, 2020

      I am from New Zealand and the picture is definitely sweet potatoes. Yams look very different and are much smaller. The ones pictured are orange kumara and the ones with white flesh are called red kumara. Well that’s how it works over here haha! I have just made this recipe and your green bean casserole one for our Christmas dinner tomorrow!

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  • Mooshki
    August 12, 2020

    I think you mean perpendicular to the root. 😉

    Can’t wait to try this!

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    • violeta
      September 23, 2020

      your recipe looks delicious

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    • John
      February 26, 2023

      You are correct. Perpendicular. The photos helped! Do not wish to elaborate, I have nothing more to add, but it says that I have to have at least 50 characters.

      Reply

  • Dolly Dema
    July 29, 2020

    I look at all your recipes and your demonstrations on how to prepare your dishes..You are so good and you make it easy to do it yourself…I just love all the posts of your dishes..Please keep on posting…I would love to be able to be as good as you..

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 29, 2020

      Aww you’re so nice! Thank you for that wonderful compliment, Dolly!

      Reply

  • Ro
    July 22, 2020

    I meant to rate a 5 star review, don’t know why 4 showed :/

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 23, 2020

      No worries and thank you for your excellent review!

      Reply

  • Ro
    July 22, 2020

    I made these tonight for dinner and I wished I had taken a photo! It was so full of flavour, although I have to admit, I did a few alterations to the cooking process. I placed the cut garlic with some olive oil, salt & pepper in the oven until I was done with the next step. I browned the bacon, scooped it out and let it set on a papertowel. Added the cut up sweet potatoe, olive oil, salt & pepper in the bacon fat until the potatoes were browned then I added the maple syrup. Tranferred this all into the garlic dish and baked until the potatoes were tender. I sprinkled the reserved bacon on top of the yummy sweet potatoes This recipe is a keeper, what a wonderful combination of the sweet potato and maple syrup with the salty bacon, thank you Natasha for sharing ~ love it!!!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 23, 2020

      That is so wonderful to hear and thank you so much for sharing some of the alterations that you did with the recipe. We appreciate it!

      Reply

  • Kerry McGruer
    November 24, 2019

    I am so intrigued by this recipe. I use a lot of your recipes, never disappointed. I am planning to make this for Thanksgiving. Question, can I make this the day before and heat it up? Thank you.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 25, 2019

      Hi Kerry, yes you can make them ahead and they do reheat pretty well both in the oven and on the stovetop. It is a good idea to reheat them either way so your bacon crisps/freshens up and it is best served warm.

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  • Cooking Mama
    November 22, 2019

    Do you add the garlic with the sweet potatoes to serve? In your pictures, I don’t see the cloves mixed in with the sweet potato chunks. Does the garlic have a very strong flavor when mixed in? I’d like to make this for Thanksgiving and would love to know. Thanks!

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    • Natasha
      November 22, 2019

      Hi, the cloves are very mild after roasting on high heat. I like to sprinkle them over the sweet potatoes to serve but you can do it to preference. My children don’t love the garlic but my husband and do.

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      • farzana perveen
        July 6, 2020

        Hi Natasha, I am Muslim and we don’t eat bacon. I am super fond of your recipes. So, which meat should be used in the replacement of bacon.

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        • Natasha
          July 7, 2020

          Hi, it would be difficult to find something comparable to bacon but if you wanted that little salty bite, you might sprinkle some parmesan in towards the end of roasting.

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          • Mark Kelly
            February 20, 2023

            Consider trying “Beef Bacon”. It is not always easy to find pre-packaged, but most butcher shops will know what you’re after if no luck at your local grocery store.

        • Mooshki
          August 12, 2020

          Feta cheese also goes great with sweet potatoes and squash, and would also give that salty flavor.

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  • Karen Rustermier
    October 26, 2019

    So what happens to the garlic? Do you just roast it with the potatoes then discard? I scanned over the comments and didn’t find the answer.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 26, 2019

      Hi Karen, we have this note in the recipe that should help “Don’t skip the roasted garlic – pop the little cloves out of their sleeves and indulge. Maple-bacon flavored roasted garlic is incredible.”

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  • Alli
    October 23, 2019

    Sweet potatoes and bacon are a match made in foodie heaven. These were divine. Making again for Thanksgiving.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 23, 2019

      They sure are aren’t they, Alli! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply

  • Billy
    October 23, 2019

    Natasha you’ve done it again my friend! Such an incredibly easy to make delicious side dish. The bacon just takes it over the top and it is so good. Thanks for another hit!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 23, 2019

      You’re welcome, Billy! Thank you for that great review!

      Reply

  • Julia Frey
    October 23, 2019

    Little but significant extras like roasted garlic and bacon made this sweet potato recipe so delicious. It’s easy enough for everyday but also special enough for a holiday table. Thank you for sharing!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 23, 2019

      You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed that, Julia.

      Reply

  • Trang
    October 22, 2019

    OMG. Why have I never thought of adding bacon to roasted sweet potatoes? I typically do marshmallows but this is way better.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 22, 2019

      Isn’t it the best, Trang! Thank you for that awesome review.

      Reply

  • Katie
    October 22, 2019

    What a perfect combination, need to try this recipe!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 22, 2019

      I hope you give it a try soon, Katie! Thank you for that awesome review.

      Reply

  • Monica Harris
    June 11, 2019

    hello!
    in the ingredients it reads sea salt but in the instructions it’s kosher salt. which one do I use ? 🙂
    thank you!

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    • Natasha
      June 11, 2019

      Hi Monica, sea salt is correct but any salt will work here. Sorry about that – not sure why I wrote kosher salt? Must have been typing fast!

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  • Dianne
    January 3, 2019

    I live on my own so instead of cutting the recipe can I freeze the remainder

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  • Dima
    November 12, 2018

    FYI, most grocery stores where I live label sweet potatoes “yams”, so make sure you double check when buying them. Good recipe!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 12, 2018

      Thanks Dima!

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  • Susan
    October 12, 2018

    Do you think this would work with butternut squash?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 12, 2018

      Hi Susan, I haven’t tried that before. Sweet potatoes are sweeter than butternut or acorn squash if you’ve tried those and about the same in consistency. The centers are more creamy to the bite than a roasted regular potato would be. I hope you give it a try. We LOVE sweet potatoes. If you experiment with butternut squash I would love to know how you like it!

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  • Annette Roskar
    October 12, 2018

    I made this last night for dinner and it was a HUGE hit. Another favorite recipe. Thank You!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 12, 2018

      That’s so awesome, Annette! Thank you for this great review!

      Reply

  • Luda
    December 19, 2017

    Hi Natasha! Can I substitute maple syrup with olive oil so they are not that sweet?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      December 19, 2017

      Hi Luda, yes that would work great or you could just omit the maple syrup 🙂

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  • Sarah
    November 15, 2017

    My girls and I made these last night because I need to bring a side to thanksgiving dinner at the in laws. I’m so glad we tried it, I luckily already had all the ingredients and my husband said he really liked them. I will definitely be making this to bring to dinner and I’m thinking of making your strawberry cake for dessert. Thanks for the delicious recipe!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 15, 2017

      I’m glad to hear the recipe is a HIT! Thanks for sharing your great review Sarah! 🙂

      Reply

  • Allan Alvarez
    October 10, 2017

    I love the dish the 1st time around especially with my black bean soup I make.

    The 2nd time around i wanted my bacon more crispy so I par-cooked the bacon and used some of the fat rendered as substitute instead of olive oil to mix in with the spices and sweet potatoes.

    A healthier option would be to par-cook the bacon, keep the olive oil in the mix, and toss out the rendered bacon fat from the par-cooked process.

    Thank you for sharing, it will not become a staple in our home.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 10, 2017

      You’re welcome Allan! I’m happy to hear how much you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your great review with other readers!

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  • Inga
    July 11, 2017

    My husband, who is not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, ate these straight out of the pan! I thought they were pretty tasty too. An excellent side dish for a special occasion, just make sure your people-swatter is handy!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 11, 2017

      LOL! I’m glad to hear you both enjoy this recipe! Thanks for sharing your excellent review Inga!

      Reply

  • Dana
    April 10, 2017

    Can I use yam instead of sweet potato?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 11, 2017

      Hi Dana, in the US, yam and sweet potato are often used interchangeably. Some grocery stores call them yams and some sweet potatoes.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 11, 2017

      Hi Dana, in the US, yam and sweet potato are often used interchangeably. Some grocery stores call them yams and some sweet potatoes.

      Reply

  • Anne-Liisa
    January 26, 2017

    Natasha, these sweet potatoes are soo delicious! thank you for sharing the recipe with us! I personally never knew how to cook them, and my family doesn’t eat them either. I am just in love with how flavorful they are, with minimal ingredients too! I will definitely be making this again.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 26, 2017

      You’re welcome! Thank you for sharing your awesome review!

      Reply

  • Jody
    November 25, 2016

    Thank you for this amazing recipe! I made it for my family Thanksgiving yesterday –doubled it, in fact! — and not one bit leftover!! Everyone raved about it as they devoured it!! I also love how you slice the whole garlic bulb in half–it’s so beautiful (and simple to roast!)!
    5-stars all around!!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 25, 2016

      Jody, you are very welcome and thank you for sharing such a rave review! 😁

      Reply

  • Angela
    November 23, 2016

    These are AMAZING! I’m speechless…these are incredible! I just made them tonight for thanksgiving tomorrow and CANNOT stop eating them! Sweet potatoes and maple syrup are two of my favorite foods but add bacon and roasted garlic and I am literally in food heaven. THANK YOU!!! The only thing I added was an extra Tablespoon of maple syrup at the halfway point drizzled over the potatoes and bacon. Otherwise I followed everything to a T!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 23, 2016

      Ha ha! That sounds like me. I wouldn’t have enough self control to make them the day before. lol. I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe!! 🙂

      Reply

  • Ksusha. A
    November 23, 2016

    Yum. Dip in sour cream!

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  • Ksusha. A
    November 22, 2016

    I do not have maple syrup..is there anything I can substitute it with? Like honey? I have never had sweet potatos before and this looks so good I am going to give sweet potatoes a try..

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 23, 2016

      Maple syrup compliments sweet potatoes really well but I think honey would work as well 🙂

      Reply

  • Toni Price-Burch
    November 21, 2016

    I’m making this for a work party and making it the night before. What do you suggest is the best way to keep the dish warm until the party?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 21, 2016

      Hi Toni, you could keep it in a warm oven or tent with foil, or place in a covered casserole dish.

      Reply

  • Taylor J.
    November 17, 2016

    This looks amazing, but the instructions for what to do with the garlic at the end are a little vague. Should we combine the garlic cloves with everything else, or is it cook’s choice? Thanks!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 17, 2016

      Hi Taylor, it is the cook’s choice. We toss it in with the roasted sweet potatoes and enjoy everything together 🙂

      Reply

  • jeanne
    November 16, 2016

    hi-this sounds and looks sooo amazingly delicious! I’m hesitant on the garlic tho! Help. Do you mix the cloves in after, or leave them on side as an option? I LOVE garlic, but fear the garlic wont compliment the syrup. If I have time, I will try to make trial run!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 16, 2016

      You can omit the garlic if you aren’t keen on it. It works well with the rest of the dish – you can serve it in the potatoes or on the side, or not at all. It will still work 🙂

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  • Julie
    November 16, 2016

    This looks delicious! If I left out the maple syrup would it still work? Cooking for someone who can’t have sugar right now. Thanks!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 16, 2016

      Julie, it would still work great and you are welcome 😀.

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      • Julie
        November 16, 2016

        Thank you! It’s on the Thanksgiving menu 😀

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        • Julie
          November 28, 2016

          Made this at Thanksgiving, left out the maple syrup for my sister. Everyone loved it!!

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          • Natasha
            natashaskitchen
            November 28, 2016

            That is music to my ears! Thank you for sharing that with us 🙂

  • Kathy
    November 16, 2016

    Do you think you could make these ahead? I’d like to make them for Thanksgiving, but my oven will be filled with so much other stuff.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 16, 2016

      Hi Kathy, yes you can make them ahead and they do reheat pretty well both in the oven and on the stovetop. It is a good idea to reheat them either way so your bacon crisps/freshens up and it is best served warm :).

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    • Nilia
      April 11, 2020

      Hi my husband is vegetarian but I would like to try this recipe. I notice persons say the sweetness of the potatoes is balanced by the saltiness of the bacon. Can you recommended a substitute for bacon that will give the same saltiness and create the same balance? Thank you.

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      • Natasha
        April 11, 2020

        Hi Nilia, the only thing that comes to mind is maybe parmesan cheese.

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      • Mia
        November 12, 2021

        Nilia, rice paper bacon is perfect for this! Check out Edgy veg for example!

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  • vika
    November 7, 2016

    Great side dish! My husband loved it! Definitely a keeper. 🙂

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 7, 2016

      Vika, thank you for the great review, I’m glad to heart that 😀.

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  • Mrs C
    November 6, 2016

    Hi Natasha,

    I followed your Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon recipe and your recipe for double leche Tres Leche cake for a small get together. I now feel like a Rockstar! You have great recipes! I find myself often checking on your site to see what else I can make!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 6, 2016

      Awww! That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review 🙂

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  • Galina
    November 4, 2016

    Simple to make and delicious. Would be great for the holidays. I had a small pumpkin and used this recipe with it. A great alternative for potatoes as well.
    Will use this recipe again for sure
    Galina

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 4, 2016

      Galina, thank you for sharing such a nice review 😄. I want to try a pumpkin next time myself.

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  • MICHELE BOUTIN
    October 31, 2016

    DO YOU COOK THE BACON FIRST BEFORE YOU PUT IT INTO THE SWEET POTATO MIX?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 31, 2016

      Hi Michele, there is no need to pre-cook the bacon since it roasts with the sweet potatoes. The additional 25-30 minutes of roasting once the bacon goes in is ample time for the bacon to brown. If using thick-cut bacon, you would want to put it in earlier but with regular bacon, this method works without needing to cook the bacon separately 🙂

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  • Janet
    October 30, 2016

    Hi Natasha, I wanted to see how my new KitchenAid Mixer works so I made dessert before dinner – never a good idea!! I made your chocolate chip cookies; then for dinner tonight, I made your roasted pork tenderloin and maple roasted sweet potatoes with bacon. I also added onions to roast alongside them and this was a huge hit. My boyfriend and Mom raved about them all! Thanks for the great recipes and keep up the good work. I will be making these again…the tenderloin was so easy!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 31, 2016

      I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipes!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful reviews 🙂

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  • 2pots2cook
    October 27, 2016

    I love coming to “your place”. Sweet potatoes and bacon are perfect match. Thank you !

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 27, 2016

      You are very welcome, I’m glad you like the recipe 😄.

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  • GiGi Eats
    October 26, 2016

    Sweet Potatoes and I are best friends. I officially cannot live without them, which is weird because I didn’t eat them for about 17 years!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 26, 2016

      GiGi, I was kind of the same way for the 15 years of my life. Now they are in my weekly meal rotation 😁.

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  • Natasha
    October 26, 2016

    I made the creamy sweet potato soup and I LOVED it! Thankyou for sharing! I actually went to the store and got sweet potatoes, that what the lable said, but they where white inside! like a real potato. That was a first. I loved the soup. Keep up the good work

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 26, 2016

      Thank you Natasha for the wonderful review and you are welcome 😁.

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  • Sara @ Last Night's Feast
    October 26, 2016

    What a perfect flavor combination for this time of year! Thanks for sharing =)

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 26, 2016

      It really is and we’re completely smitten 🙂 I hope you love it!

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  • Sheila @ Kitchen Territory
    October 26, 2016

    These look amazing, Natasha! And yes I love the sweet potatoes contrasting with the salty bacon. Bacon I think just makes everything better! 😉 Will definitely make this. Love it!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 26, 2016

      I definitely agree about bacon making everything better! 🙂 Thank you so much Sheila 🙂

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  • Natasha
    October 25, 2016

    How do sweet potatoes taste like? Can you add link to all your sweet potatos recipes?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 25, 2016

      Hi Natasha, they taste like a sweet creamy potato. It’s hard to describe – they are sweeter than butternut or acorn squash if you’ve tried those and about the same in consistency. The centers are more creamy to the bite than a roasted regular potato would be. I hope you give it a try. We LOVE sweet potatoes 🙂 Here are my other sweet potato recipes.

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