Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Bourbon Sweet Potatoes, the ultimate side dish that brings a touch of decadence to your holiday table or weeknight dinner. This recipe combines tender, oven-baked sweet potato slices with a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, real maple syrup, a splash of bourbon, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The result? A perfectly caramelized dish with a hint of smoky sweetness and a buttery finish. Optional chopped pecans add a delicious crunch, elevating both texture and presentation. Ready in just an hour, this dish is easy to prepare but tastes gourmet, making it perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to something special. Serve warm for a cozy, crowd-pleasing addition to any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons bourbon
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

Step 3

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray and layer the sweet potato slices in an overlapping pattern.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.

Step 5

Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, kosher salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Pour the bourbon syrup mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes, ensuring all slices are coated.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.

Step 9

Optional: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top of the sweet potatoes for a crunchy garnish before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1611 grams (1611.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2308

Total Fat 68.50g	88%
Saturated Fat 29.90g	150%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 782mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 394.10g	143%
Dietary Fiber 45.60g	163%
Total Sugars 172.60g
Protein 24.10g	48%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 520mg	40%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 247mg	5%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.9%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 68.9%