Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Bacon

Yield Serves 4 Ingredients 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 5 sprigs thyme Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine sweet potatoes, bacon, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Roast until sweet potatoes are browned in spots and tender when pierced with a knife and bacon is crisp, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cook's Note The side is good with roasted chicken, fried eggs, or baked cod. Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/