Description
A rich and creamy sweet potato casserole enhanced with bourbon and warm spices, topped with toasted marshmallows and pecans. This classic Southern dish combines sweet and savory flavors for the perfect holiday side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender, 20-30 minutes.
- Drain and mash sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Mix in brown sugar, bourbon, milk, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Transfer to greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with marshmallows and pecans if using.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until marshmallows are golden.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for best flavor and texture.
- For alcohol-free version, substitute bourbon with apple cider.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in oven for best results.
- For dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg