Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This delicious recipe calls for a great fusion of flavors with salty and sweet ingredients and a kick from bourbon. Here's your perfect go-to side dish when serving turkey, chicken or ham. Enjoy Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes for the holidays.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
1. The perfect balance of flavors: Our Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe combines the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes with a savory kick from the bourbon. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors that will have your taste buds singing.
2. A versatile side dish: Whether you're serving turkey, chicken, ham, or even just a simple weeknight meal, these Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect accompaniment. They add a touch of indulgence to any spread and will impress your guests every time.
3. Easy to make: With just a few simple ingredients and a straightforward cooking process, these mashed sweet potatoes are a breeze to whip up. You can have this delicious side dish on the table in no time, leaving you more time to enjoy with your loved ones.
4. Crowd-pleaser: Everyone loves mashed sweet potatoes, and adding a splash of bourbon takes them to the next level. Your friends and family will be raving about this dish, asking for the recipe and begging you to make it again and again.
5. Perfect for the holidays: Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other holiday, Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a must-have on your menu. They bring a festive touch to any meal and are sure to become a new holiday tradition in your family.
Ingredients
- 6 pound sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoon bourbon
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoon Xagave
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prick sweet potatoes with fork and on a baking sheet, bake in middle of oven until soft, about 1 hour.
- When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add bourbon and 6 tablespoon butter and mash with a potato masher.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. In a small sauté pan, melt remaining butter and cook pecans until fragrant, about 3 - 5 minutes.
- Salt to taste. Reduce oven to 325 degrees F.
- Arrange pecans on top of sweet potatoes and drizzle with Xagave.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until heated through and pecans are slightly browned.