Bourbon Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the rich, cozy flavors of fall with these Bourbon Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes—a luxurious side dish perfect for holiday feasts or an elevated weeknight dinner. Tender sweet potatoes are coated in a luscious glaze made from melted butter, dark brown sugar, and a splash of bourbon, accented by warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a truly irresistible depth of flavor. Baked until caramelized and golden, these sweet potatoes achieve the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. For an extra layer of texture and nuttiness, garnish with toasted pecans before serving. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty vegetarian mains. Let the essence of bourbon and brown sugar transform your sweet potatoes into a show-stopping crowd favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup pecans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch thick rounds or wedges.
Place the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it is fully liquified.
Stir in the brown sugar, bourbon, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is smooth and combined (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the bourbon brown sugar glaze over the sweet potatoes in the mixing bowl. Toss until the potatoes are well-coated.
Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a large baking dish or sheet pan.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and stir the sweet potatoes to redistribute the glaze. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
Optional: Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Use them as a garnish for the sweet potatoes before serving.
Serve the Bourbon Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes warm as a side dish for your main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.6 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 737 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 273.2 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.4 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 430 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
