With a little salt, pepper, and fresh herbs, sweet potatoes can become a sophisticated and savory dish. And when you add a touch of spice, like in these Bacon Candied Yams, you really take the dish to the next level.
Brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla bring out the sweetness of the yams in this recipe, while pepper, fresh thyme, chili powder, and bacon provide the perfect savory counterpoint. The result is a dish that satisfies all your cravings at once – it’s both comforting and exciting, familiar and unexpected.
Along with this balance of flavors, they offer a great contrast of textures. The crunch of the bacon contrasts with the melted smoothness of the baked yams, and the sweet stickiness of the glaze ties them together.
With flavors to satisfy your sweet tooth and salty side, these bacon candied yams are everything you could ask for in a sweet potato dish.
