Savory Candied Yams with Bacon and Pecans

Ingredients:

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

4 slices bacon, chopped

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, reserving about 1 tablespoon bacon grease in skillet.

Add butter to skillet with bacon grease; melt over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

Add diced sweet potatoes; toss to coat in glaze. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until yams are tender and caramelized.

Stir in crispy bacon and pecans; cook 2–3 minutes to warm through.

Transfer to serving dish and serve warm.

Per Serving:

Calories: 380

Protein: 6g

Fat: 22g

Carbohydrates: 40g