Brandied Sweet Potatoes

Transform your holiday table with these irresistible Brandied Sweet Potatoes—a showstopping dish that perfectly balances rich, buttery sweetness with warm seasonal spices. Featuring tender sweet potatoes enveloped in a luscious sauce of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of brandy, this recipe elevates a classic comfort food into a gourmet delight. Finished with a touch of heavy cream for velvety decadence and the option to add toasted pecans for crunch, this dish makes for the perfect side to turkey, ham, or roast beef. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a baking process that fills your kitchen with the aromas of the season, this recipe is bound to become a centerpiece of your holiday traditions.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 0.25 cups heavy cream
• 0.5 cups pecans (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into 1-inch thick slices or large chunks for even cooking.

Step 3

Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover them with water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and let them simmer for 15 minutes, or until they are just fork-tender. Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly.

Step 4

While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Allow the mixture to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the brandy and heavy cream until incorporated.

Step 6

Place the drained sweet potatoes in a buttered 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading them out in an even layer.

Step 7

Pour the brandy-brown sugar sauce over the sweet potatoes, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, basting the sweet potatoes occasionally with the sauce, until they are tender and the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened.

Step 10

Optional: In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the top and return the dish to the oven to toast the nuts slightly.

Step 11

Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy this flavorful side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	814.4 grams (814.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1680

Total Fat 68.20g	87%
Saturated Fat 40.00g	200%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 184mg	61%
Sodium 945mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 249.00g	91%
Dietary Fiber 16.40g	59%
Total Sugars 164.20g
Protein 8.30g	17%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 302mg	23%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 213mg	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: 37.4%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 60.6%