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Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole

This holiday side dish steals the show with a bourbon twist on your usual sweet potato casserole, plus a perfectly crispy pecan topping!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holidays, side dish, thanksgiving
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 375kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 fl oz bourbon
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp all spice
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Pecan Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups pecans, roughly chopped (170 grams)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 grams)
  • 1/3 cup flour (41 grams)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add sweet potatoes, cut side down, in a single layer. Pierce each sweet potato half with a fork once or twice. Bake the sweet potatoes for 1 hr or until they are fork tender and the skin begins peeling away from the potato. Note: the cooking time can vary significantly depending on how large the sweet potatoes are.
  • Allow the sweet potatoes to cool for at least 10 minutes, then scoop the potato flesh out into a large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except the Pecan Topping ingredients and mix with a hand mixer until fluffy.
  • Add the sweet potato mixture to a greased 9x13" baking dish in an even layer. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix all topping ingredients except the butter until well combined. Add the melted butter and mix. Spoon the topping over the sweet potato mixture in an even layer.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the topping is golden and the pecans are crunchy, being careful not to burn the pecans.

Notes

  • Make it Ahead: Check out my tips to make this ahead to save time here.
  • Storage & reheating: Cool and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Microwave for 30-60 seconds to reheat, or for the crispiest topping, air fry at 280°F for 5-7 minutes in an oven safe dish.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 19g