ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH COGNAC CHESTNUTS

Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Cognac Chestnuts image

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb bacon (thick-cut)
1 cup french chestnuts, with
cognac, halved
1/2 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large mixing bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Spread potatoes out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast, stirring occasionally and rotating the pan after about 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and golden around the edges, 45-50 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large frying pan over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp then drain all but 2 TBS of the fat out of the pan.
Transfer the bacon to a plate and blot with paper towels.
In the remaining bacon grease add chestnuts and saute, stirring, until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Return bacon to the pan along with the roasted sweet potatoes and green onions. Stir to mix, adjust seasonings and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 598.6, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 7, Sugar 9.6, Protein 10.3