Go Back
–+ servings

Fried Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Peaches

Teresa Ambra
Fried Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Peaches is an irresistible way to use sweet potatoes or peaches. This sweet and savory southern-style side dish is a terrific breakfast entree or side dish. Because everything's better with bacon, you'll find this becoming a go-to recipe during the summer when fresh peaches are in season. This easy 5-ingredient recipe is gluten free.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6
Calories 144 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 extra-large large sweet potatoes peeled and sliced or chunked
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 leek green top removed, sliced or diced
  • 3 slices slices bacon cut in ¾-inch to 1-inch pieces
  • 4-5 peaches sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Add bacon pieces and sauté.
  • Add onion and leek and cook until bacon is done – about 5 minutes.
  • Add sweet potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover with lid and sauté about 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are almost cooked through.
  • Stir every 5 minutes.
  • Add peaches and replace lid.
  • Cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until peaches are cooked through.

Notes

© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen
[nutrition-label]

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 569mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 21.5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword bacon, breakfast, brunch, gluten free, peaches, side dish, sweet potatoes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!