Roasted Bacon with Caramelized Plantain
Prep
10 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners that feels way more impressive than it actually is. Crispy roasted bacon paired with sweet caramelized plantains creates this amazing sweet and savory combination that has everyone asking for seconds. Plantains are packed with potassium and fiber, so you're getting something nutritious alongside all that delicious bacon flavor. The best part? The whole thing comes together in just 35 minutes with minimal prep work, making it perfect for busy nights when you still want to impress.
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Ingredients
- 12 slicesthick-cut bacon
- 2ripe plantains(peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 2garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 sprigsfresh thyme
- 1lime(cut into wedges for serving)
- 1 tablespoonhoney(optional drizzle)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: Using parchment paper prevents the bacon from sticking and makes for quick cleanup.
- 2
Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on one half of the baking sheet, keeping them slightly overlapping but not stacked.
Tip: Don't crowd the bacon too much—it cooks more evenly with space between pieces.
- 3
In a medium bowl, toss the plantain slices with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and fresh thyme until fully coated.
Tip: Ensure every plantain slice is evenly coated for consistent caramelization.
- 4
Spread the seasoned plantain slices on the other half of the baking sheet in a single layer.
Tip: Keep the plantains and bacon on separate sides so they cook properly without cross-flavoring.
- 5
Place the entire baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring the plantains halfway through cooking.
Tip: The bacon should be crispy and the plantains golden brown and tender when done.
- 6
Remove from the oven and transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
Tip: The bacon will continue to crisp up slightly as it cools on the paper towels.
- 7
Arrange the roasted bacon and caramelized plantains on a serving platter, drizzle with honey if desired, and serve hot with fresh lime wedges on the side.
Tip: The lime juice adds brightness and cuts through the richness of the bacon perfectly.
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