Description
Delight your guests with these Sweet Potato and Turkey Bacon Skewers, a perfect blend of sweet and savory that will elevate any gathering. Tender roasted sweet potatoes wrapped in crispy turkey bacon and brushed with a delicious maple-brown sugar glaze create an irresistible appetizer that disappears quickly from the platter. Ideal for parties, game day snacks, or holiday celebrations, these skewers offer a delightful flavor experience that everyone will love. Easily customizable with different herbs or dipping sauces, they’re sure to become a go-to recipe for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 slices turkey bacon, halved or cut into thirds
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne or chili powder (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
- Sea salt for finishing
- Vegan marshmallows fluff (optional)
- Spicy aioli (optional)
- Maple mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Parboil sweet potato cubes for 5–7 minutes until just fork-tender; drain and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), and garlic powder until smooth.
- Toss parboiled sweet potato cubes in the glaze until evenly coated.
- Wrap each sweet potato cube with turkey bacon and assemble on skewers.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through until bacon is crispy and potatoes are caramelized.
- Brush with additional glaze during the last 5 minutes if desired. Serve warm with optional dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg