BOURBON PECAN SMASHED SWEET POTATOES

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Got this recipe from Rachel Rays' show, '30 minute meals' - (Food Network). We tried this last Thanksgiving and were hooked! We did lessen the amount of Bourbon in it though, it was overpowering the full amount, which we cut in half.

Provided by stephanierndos

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans, a couple of handfuls
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ounce Bourbon, use a good brand
1/2 cup light orange juice
1/4-1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
  • Add sweet potatoes and cook 12 to 15 minutes until very tender.
  • Drain sweet potatoes in a colander. Return pan to medium heat.
  • Add butter to the pan. When butter melts, add nuts and toast for 2 minutes.
  • Add sugar and let it bubble.
  • Add bourbon and cook out alcohol, about 1 minute.
  • Add orange juice and the cooked sweet potatoes. Smash with a masher and season the sweet potatoes with nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.1, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 99, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 17.2, Protein 3.1

Nayab Hussain
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These were so easy to make, and they were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again.


Tshireletso Segopolo
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these were amazing! The sauce was so good, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Lemisia Hamalwa
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These were delicious! The sauce was so flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Jarelin Garcia
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I made these for my family and they loved them! The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Chris Grady
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These were so easy to make, and they were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again.


Usman Umer
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these were delicious! The sauce was so good, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Oyenaiya Oyebola
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These were amazing! I made them for Thanksgiving and everyone raved about them. The sauce was so flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Naimul huda Murad
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These were so good! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Hema gaha Magar
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I got several compliments on the recipe. They're so easy to make, and they're a great way to impress your guests.


Hello master
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These were delicious! I made them for my husband and he loved them. The sauce was so good, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Trashaun Jones
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I made these for Thanksgiving and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe. They're so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


dastegir Siraj
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These were so good! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


John Syed
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I got several compliments on the recipe. They're so easy to make, and they're a great way to impress your guests.


Malik Ishfaq
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These were delicious! I made them for my husband and he loved them. The sauce was so good, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Diane Haislip
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these were amazing! The bourbon pecan sauce was so flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.


Elen Vartanyan
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe. They're so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Mowlid Dahir Ali
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These smashed sweet potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The bourbon pecan sauce was the perfect complement to the sweet potatoes, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


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