Sweet Potato and Turkey Bacon Skewers
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Sweet Potato and Turkey Bacon Skewers Recipe – Candied, Crispy & Perfect for Parties. This irresistible appetizer features tender roasted sweet potatoes paired with crispy turkey bacon, all glazed in a mouthwatering maple-brown sugar mixture. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or cheering for your favorite team, these skewers are sure to be a hit! Easy to prepare and customizable with various dipping sauces, they make for a versatile addition to any menu. Serve them warm, and watch them disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne or chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, maple syrup (or honey), olive oil (or melted butter), cinnamon, cayenne (or chili powder).
- Toss cooled sweet potato cubes in the glaze until evenly coated.
- Wrap each sweet potato cube with turkey bacon and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through until Turkey bacon is crisp and potatoes are caramelized.
- Serve warm with optional dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 348mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg