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Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Creamy sweet potatoes meet warm bourbon, a caramel-like nutty pecan crunch and that dreamy drizzle of fragrant sage brown butter right on top. Every spoonful is cozy, buttery, slightly boozy, and holiday perfect. It's like a warm hug in casserole form and the star of any festive table.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 551kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 medium sized sweet potatoes
  • 8 tablespoon unsalted butter melted & divided
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar divided
  • ¼ cup Bourbon
  • ⅓ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger dry ginger powder
  • 1 cup Pecan chopped, Walnuts, hazelnuts, or even pumpkin seeds
  • 1 handful fresh Sage leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

  • First of all, preheat an oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place your sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking tray. Just prick each potato a little with a fork so they don't burst while they bake. Pop them into the oven and let them bake for about one hour. They should feel soft when gently squeezed.
  • Once they are baked, take them out and let them cool down enough for you to handle them comfortably.
  • Set your oven to 375 degrees now; you'll need it in a moment.Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel the skins off. They will slip right off at this stage.
  • Put the warm potato flesh into a large mixing bowl
    Then add in two tablespoons of melted butter, two tablespoon of Brown sugar, the Bourbon, Ground Cinnamon, ground Nutmeg, Ground Ginger, and Salt.
  • Use a fork or a potato masher to mash everything together. You want the mixture smooth but still a little fluffy and rustic, not baby food style smooth. Mix until everything is evenly combined and you can smell that sweet bourbon spice aroma.
    Lightly grease a casserole dish. A three-quart dish is a good size.Now, spread the mixture of mashed sweet potato evenly inside. Lightly smoothen the top with your spoon.
  • In another bowl, three tablespoon of melted butter, remaining brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans. Stir well, so nuts are coated and everything becomes one happy, crunchy, sweet topping mixture.
  • Spoon this crunchy topping mixture over the sweet potatoes.Make sure every surface gets some love so that every bite has crunch. Yum.
  • Place the casserole in the oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • When the casserole is done baking, melt some butter in a small skillet until it turns golden and has a nutty smell. Just drop in two sage leaves and let them do their magic.
    Now quickly pour this hot fragrant butter all over the casserole. You'll hear a gentle sizzle. It is the sound of joy.
  • Serve warm, and watch the smiles happen.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Sodium 377mg16%
Potassium 1020mg29%
Carbohydrates 83g28%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 39g43%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 32073IU641%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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