Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole, made with baked sweet potatoes, and topped with pecans and brown sugar, is a rich combination of flavors and textures that is sure to draw rave reviews from everyone.
Casserole dish, 9.5" x 7.5" or one and a half quarts
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients:
4sweet potatoesmedium
4tablespoonsunsalted butter,melted
¼cuporange juice
½cuplight brown sugar,packed
3tablespoonsbourbon
½teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspooncinnamon
½teaspoonnutmeg
Pecan Topping Ingredients:
½cuplight brown sugar
2tablespoonall-purpose flour
½teaspooncayenne pepper
⅔cuppecan halves,raw
2tablespoonsunsalted butter,melted
1teaspoonfresh rosemaryfinely chopped
Instructions
Casserole Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425 °F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Use a fork or knife to pierce holes in the top and bottom of the potatoes. Roast the sweet potatoes for 40 to 50 minutes or until they are very soft, and you can easily squeeze them with a potholder.
Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes, slice them in half, and scoop the flesh into a medium-sized bowl.
Add the melted butter, orange juice, light brown sugar, bourbon, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes and combine all of the ingredients.
Spray a one-and-a-half quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and add the potato mixture. Spread out evenly and set aside.
Topping Directions:
To make the topping, add the brown sugar, flour, pecans, melted butter, cayenne pepper, and fresh rosemary, to a small bowl and stir to combine the ingredients.
Sprinkle this topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake
Bake the casserole for 30 minutes and serve hot.
Notes
Try to select sweet potatoes that are approximately the same size so they will cook in the same amount of time.
If you are in a hurry, you can cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave. To do this, prick the skin of the sweet potato three to four times with a fork and place it on a microwave-safe plate. Then, microwave it for five minutes. If it isn't soft enough, turn it over and microwave it for additional 30-second intervals until it is done.
If you plan to take this casserole to a potluck or travel with it, make it in a disposable aluminum pan, and bake it on a baking sheet so it will cook evenly. It will also be easier to get in and out of the oven.
To make this casserole ahead, prepare the dish according to the directions, but do not bake it. Cover and store the unbaked casserole in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Then before serving, bake it as directed.