Sweet Potato and Turkey Bacon Skewers
Savor the irresistible flavor of Sweet Potato and Turkey Bacon Skewers, a delightful appetizer that combines sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes with crispy turkey bacon. These skewers are perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or game day snacks and are sure to impress your guests with their unique taste and beautiful presentation. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this dish offers versatility as they can be served warm or cold. The sweet-and-savory glaze adds an extra layer of deliciousness, making them a must-try treat at your next event.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 12 slices turkey bacon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne or chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
- Sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Parboil the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in boiling water for 5–7 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, cayenne, and garlic powder.
- Toss cooled sweet potato cubes in the glaze until evenly coated.
- Assemble the skewers by wrapping turkey bacon around each sweet potato cube and placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through until bacon is crisp and skewers are caramelized.
- Brush with additional glaze during the last 5 minutes for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg