Sweet Potato Cheese Fries

I love sweet potatoes. I buy them every week at the grocery store and there are so many different ways you can prepare them. I never get bored eating them. You can roast them whole, add sweet or savory toppings, roast them in chunks with rosemary, or make sweet potato fries. Adding a little cheese and bacon never hurt anyone, only makes life a little more delicious. Make these as an appetizer or as a simple side dish. I'll post more of my favorite sweet potato dishes soon!

Check back in next week for my grandmother's delicious Sweet Potato Casserole that is perfect for Thanksgiving. It's made with a hint of orange, cinnamon, brown sugar, and topped with toasty marshmallows.

Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
3 strips bacon, cooked, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
2. Toss together sweet potato and olive oil. 
3. In a small bowl mix together salt, pepper, and spices. Mix in cornstarch with spices. Pour spice mixture over sweet potato and stir to combine. 
4. Place sweet potato on a lined baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray. 
5. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip fries and increase heat to 425 degrees F. Bake for another 10 minutes. 
6. Sprinkle on cheese and bacon. Let melt, be careful not to burn. Remove from oven and enjoy.