Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400˚F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
2. 2
   Slice the whole un-peeled garlic head in half horizontally (parallel with the roots).
3. 3
   Peel (optional) and slice sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes / pieces.
4. 4
   In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed sweet potatoes, halved garlic head, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 3 Tbsp real maple syrup, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper and toss until all cubes are thoroughly covered.
5. 5
   Place in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet with the garlic cut-side-up. Bake at 400˚F for 20 min.
6. 6
   Remove from oven, stir the sweet potatoes, sprinkle pieces of bacon evenly over the top and bake another 25-30 min or until sweet potatoes are tender and bacon is crisp.
7. 7
   Variation -- for a vegetarian option, don't add the bacon