Bourbon Gingered Sweet Potatoes
Transform your holiday table with these irresistible Bourbon Gingered Sweet Potatoes—a sweet and savory side dish bursting with bold flavors and cozy spices. Velvety sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection in a luscious glaze made with rich bourbon, buttery brown sugar, pure maple syrup, and freshly grated ginger, creating a mouthwatering caramelized coating that’s as elegant as it is comforting. Hints of cinnamon and nutmeg add warmth, while optional chopped pecans provide a delightful crunch. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with roast turkey, glazed ham, or any festive meal. Easy to prepare in under an hour, these sweet potatoes will steal the spotlight on any dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes into a large baking dish.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, grated ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, bourbon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth and fragrant.
Pour the bourbon-ginger glaze evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish. Gently toss the potatoes to ensure they are well coated.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
After 35 minutes, remove the foil and stir the sweet potatoes to redistribute the glaze. If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top for added texture and flavor.
Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized around the edges.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm as a side dish to complement your favorite holiday or comfort food meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.4 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1609 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.6 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% | |
*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.
