Roasted Bacon with Cassava
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and delivers serious flavor with minimal fuss. Roasted bacon with cassava is a beautiful combination that feels fancy but couldn't be simpler to pull together. The cassava root is naturally gluten free and packed with resistant starch, which is great for your gut health. What I love most is that everything roasts on one pan while the bacon crisps up alongside perfectly tender cassava chunks seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and a hint of smoked paprika. It's comfort food that actually makes you feel good.
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Ingredients
- 8bacon strips(cut into 2-inch pieces)
- ¾ kgcassava root(peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 sprigsfresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 mediumred onion(cut into wedges)
- 1 tablespoonfresh thyme(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Parchment prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- 2
Pat the bacon pieces dry with paper towels and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Tip: Dry bacon crisps better and renders fat more effectively.
- 3
Roast bacon for 12-15 minutes until it reaches your desired crispness, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
Tip: Don't fully cook the bacon since it will continue cooking with the cassava.
- 4
On the same baking sheet, toss cassava cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Tip: Reusing the bacon fat on the sheet adds extra flavor to the cassava.
- 5
Scatter the seasoned cassava across the sheet and nestle the red onion wedges between them. Top with rosemary sprigs.
Tip: Arrange in a single layer so cassava roasts evenly rather than steaming.
- 6
Roast the cassava and onions for 18-22 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fork-tender.
Tip: Look for caramelized edges on the cassava for best flavor.
- 7
Return the cooked bacon pieces to the baking sheet during the last 2 minutes of cooking to warm through and blend flavors.
Tip: This brief reheating keeps bacon crispy while incorporating it into the dish.
- 8
Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh thyme, taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then serve immediately.
Tip: Fresh herbs added at the end brighten the overall flavor profile.
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