ROASTED SWEET POTATO HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°.
• Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and set aside.
• Spread the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
• Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle the dried rosemary over them.
• Season with salt and pepper, and then toss to coat evenly.
• Roast until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven when done.
• While the potatoes are in the oven, cook the bacon in a large, heavy frying pan over med-low heat until crisp.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Remove all but 1 tbsp of the drippings from the frying pan; reserve the remaining drippings.
• Place the frying pan on medium to med-high heat and add the onion.
• Cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
• Remove the onion and garlic from the pan; add 1 to 2 tbsp of the reserved bacon drippingsback to the hot frying pan.
• Add the sweet potatoes and quickly saute until crisp and nicely browned, 2-3 minutes.
• Return the onion, garlic, and bacon pieces to the frying pan and stir 1 minute more.
• Season with fresh rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper.
• For a slightly richer taste, toss the mixture with the Parmesan.
• Serve warm, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs.