Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with these irresistibly creamy Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes! This indulgent side dish pairs the natural sweetness of velvety smooth sweet potatoes with rich brown sugar, a splash of bold bourbon, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for an unforgettable depth of flavor. A touch of heavy cream and unsalted butter ensures a luscious, silky consistency, while the bourbon adds a subtle smoky kick that takes this recipe to the next level. Perfectly balanced with a hint of salt and pepper, this sophisticated yet comforting dish is easy to prepare and ready in just 45 minutes. Serve it alongside roasted meats, or let it shine as the star of your festive spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into evenly sized chunks, approximately 2 inches in size, for even cooking.
Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Let them sit for a few minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
Add the butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, bourbon, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Mash the sweet potatoes using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with an optional sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of butter, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.2 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1624 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.9 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% | |
*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.
