A delightful skillet dish combining sweet potatoes, crispy bacon, and caramelized onions for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy.
Cook the bacon slowly to render out the fat and achieve maximum crispiness.
Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Save the bacon fat for cooking the vegetables to enhance their flavor.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened and caramelized.
Stir occasionally to prevent the onions from burning.
Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and stir to coat them in the onion mixture.
Cut the sweet potatoes into even pieces to ensure they cook evenly.
Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, then cover and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add a splash of water if the skillet becomes too dry during cooking.
Drizzle the maple syrup over the sweet potatoes and stir to combine.
Maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness that complements the savory flavors.
Crumble the cooked bacon over the sweet potato mixture and serve warm.
Serve immediately to enjoy the dish at its best.