A Touch of Sanity...: Apple, Sweet Potato, Brussels Sprout Bake

Whoop there it is! This is so yummy and simple! It goes well with just about anything and is really make ahead friendly! If you chop your veggies ahead of time, it takes only a couple minutes to put together and into the oven it goes for 25 minutes! Delicious and so fragrant!

What you need...

4 slices of uncured or pork shoulder bacon

1-2 tablespoons butter or ghee

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 lb. brussels sprouts, washed and quartered

1 apple, washed and chopped

1/2 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

a few sprigs of fresh thyme

1/2 cup chicken broth

salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 400F. Cook bacon in large saute pan on medium/high heat. Once it is crispy, remove to drain on a paper towel and add butter to the hot pan. As the butter begins to melt, add the sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts and toss. Add onion and garlic and season lightly with salt and pepper, about 5 turns of each grinder! Cook for about 5 minutes, tossing gently to coat. Add thyme and apples, stir to combine, allow to cook for about 3 minutes, then add broth and stir well scraping the sides and bottom of the pan to remove all the yummy bits. Move pan into the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove pan and top with crumbled reserved bacon, return to oven for 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Serve! Cheers!