SAVORY HASSELBACK SWEET POTATOES WITH BACON

Savory Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Bacon image

You'll want to celebrate after you try our Savory Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Bacon recipe that includes garlic, thyme, Parmesan and more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 sweet potatoes (2 lb.), each about 6 inches long
6 Tbsp. KRAFT Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
2 Tbsp. finely chopped pecans
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 425ºF.
Cut thin lengthwise slice off bottom of each potato; discard. Place 2 wooden spoons on opposite long sides of 1 potato on cutting board. Cut potato crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, stopping when knife hits spoons. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
Wrap sweet potatoes in damp paper towels. Microwave on HIGH 6 to 7 min. or until almost tender.
Meanwhile, combine dressing, garlic and thyme. Place potatoes in foil-lined 13x9-inch pan; brush evenly with 3 Tbsp. dressing mixture, getting in between slices. Bake 15 min. or until potatoes are tender. Remove from oven. Heat broiler.
Insert 1/4 tsp. crumbled bacon between potato slices. Combine nuts and cheese; sprinkle over potatoes. Drizzle with remaining dressing mixture.
Broil, 4 inches from heat, 2 to 3 min. or until topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g