Kentucky Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Servings: servings (6 cups total)

Calories: 400cal

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Place peeled, cubed sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
2 pounds sweet potatoes, 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Add seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer to a baking sheet and place in preheated oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
Meanwhile, while potatoes are baking, make the sauce. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in bourbon and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
4 Tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup bourbon
Add brown sugar and maple syrup, bring back to a boil. Turn heat down to medium and continue boiling for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
Place chopped pecans in a bowl and add enough of the sauce to coat the nuts.
3/4 cup chopped pecans
To a large mixing bowl, add the baked sweet potatoes and remaining sauce and stir gently to combine.
Pour sauced potatoes into a square baking pan and top with sauced pecans.
Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes.

5 from 1 vote

We like to roast the potatoes first, but you can boil them until fork-tender instead.
Honey or agave nectar would be good substitutes for the maple syrup.
Serve your Kentucky bourbon sweet potatoes topped with either pecans (like we did), mini marshmallows, or a brown sugar crumble.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 40