Bourbon Yams with Pecan Topping
Elevate your holiday table with these luscious Bourbon Yams with Pecan Topping—a perfect balance of creamy, spiced sweetness and a buttery, crunchy crown. This indulgent side dish features tender mashed yams blended with rich brown sugar, a splash of bourbon, and warm cinnamon, then topped with a golden, nutty pecan crumble that adds irresistible texture. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to perfection, this recipe is a show-stopping accompaniment for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive occasion. Serve warm to impress family and friends with a side dish that feels both nostalgic and gourmet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large yams (sweet potatoes)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (additional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Peel and cube the yams into roughly 1-inch chunks. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until tender. Drain thoroughly.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked yams until smooth. Stir in 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, brown sugar, bourbon, heavy cream, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Spread the yam mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a separate bowl, prepare the pecan topping by combining flour, chopped pecans, granulated sugar, and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the yam mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the yams are heated through.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as a decadent side dish for any festive meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.2 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 283 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 821 mg | 17% | |
*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.
