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bourbon sweet potato casserole on a plate with pecan streusel on top.
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Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole

This easy Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole has a splash of bourbon, topped with a pecan streusel full of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: African-American, American
Servings: 8
Calories: 645kcal
Author: Britney

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

Pecan Streusel

  • 8 tbsps Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • ½ cup Pecans (chopped)
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 ½ cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Nutmeg
  • Pinch Kosher Salt

Sweet Potato Casserole

  • 3 lbs Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cut in half)
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Ground Ginger
  • ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp Bourbon
  • 2 tbsps Maple Syrup
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Large Egg

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Start by making the streusel. Combine melted butter, chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and the tiniest pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Mix together until crumbly and add to the refrigerator.
  • Peel and cut sweet potatoes in half (this will allow them to boil quicker). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add about 1-1 ½ tablespoons of kosher salt to the water. Boil sweet potatoes until fork tender then drain them and add to a large bowl.
  • Mash the sweet potatoes and add the butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon,ground nutmeg, ground ginger, maple syrup, and evaporated milk. Mash everything together until you get a nice smooth consistency. Then add vanilla extract, bourbon, and an egg. Continue to mix together until all of the ingredients are combined.
  • Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and add the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish. Add the pecan mixture on top of the sweet potatoes and bake in the oven for 1 hour.

Notes

Tips
  • Use a potato masher or potato ricer to mash the potatoes. Do not use a food processor, it'll cause the sweet potatoes to release starch and have a gluey texture.
  • Taste for seasoning. If you'd like more cinnamon flavor, add an additional teaspoon ground cinnamon. If you'd like more nutmeg, add more. This recipe can be easily customized to your liking!
  • Add candied bacon on top for a sweet and savory take on this recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 25002IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 3mg