Savory Candied Yams with Turkey Bacon and Pecans
Experience delightful flavors with Savory Candied Yams with Turkey Bacon and Pecans. Perfect for any meal—try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 slices Turkey Bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped turkey bacon until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove it while reserving 1 tablespoon of fat in the skillet.
- Melt unsalted butter in the reserved fat, then add brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir until dissolved and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced sweet potatoes to the skillet, toss to coat in glaze, cover, and cook on medium-low for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Stir in crispy turkey bacon and pecans; warm through for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg