Best 7 Sweet Potatoes With Bourbon And Brown Sugar Recipes

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In this comprehensive culinary guide, we present a delectable array of sweet potato recipes, each offering a unique symphony of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Brown Sugar, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, to the boldly spiced Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas, this collection promises an unforgettable culinary journey.

For those seeking a comforting and hearty meal, the Sweet Potato and Sausage Skillet is a one-pot wonder that combines tender sweet potatoes, savory sausage, and a medley of vegetables in a flavorful broth. Alternatively, the tangy Sweet Potato and Kale Salad, with its vibrant dressing, offers a refreshing and nutritious choice.

If you're craving a taste of the tropics, the Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup transports you to paradise with its creamy and aromatic broth, while the Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers, packed with protein and flavor, make for a satisfying and wholesome meatless meal.

And for a sweet treat that's both indulgent and nutritious, the Sweet Potato Brownies and Sweet Potato Pie deliver a delightful balance of sweetness and earthy notes.

With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes cater to home cooks of all skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of sweet potatoes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BOURBON AND BROWN SUGAR MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Bourbon and Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups water
salt
pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup Bourbon
3 tablespoons heavy cream, warmed
1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine potatoes, water, and ½ tsp salt in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, 4-5 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH.
  • Drain potatoes and return to now empty slow cooker.
  • Mash potatoes with potato masher until smooth.
  • Fold in melted butter, bourbon, cream, and sugar, adjusting consistency with extra warm cream as needed.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
  • Mashed potatoes can be held on WARM or LOW setting for up to 2 hours; loosen with extra warm cream as needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 133.9, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 12.8, Protein 3.8

BOURBON BROWN SUGAR-STUFFED SWEET POTATO SKINS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 skins

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 16.5-ounce can baked beans with bourbon and brown sugar, such as Bush's Best Bourbon and Brown Sugar Grillin' Beans
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 scallions (white and pale green parts), sliced, dark green tops sliced and reserved for garnish
1 jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, diced
1/2 cup sour cream
Juice of 2 limes
1 avocado, diced
One 10-ounce tube Mexican chorizo

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet until soft when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Slice each potato lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Brush the empty potato skins with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Return the skins to the baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the sweet potato flesh with the beans, cumin, chile powder, scallions and jalapenos. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the skins from the oven and fill each with some of the bean mixture. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack, transfer the filled potato skins to the rack and bake for another 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend together the sour cream, lime juice and avocado until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring to break up the meat, until brown and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off the fat.
  • Top the potato skins with warm, crispy chorizo, avocado drizzle and sliced scallion tops.

BOURBON BROWN SUGAR SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Bourbon Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chef victoria 2

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 -7 sweet potatoes
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Bourbon
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cube sweet potatoes and boil in water until soft.
  • Add brown sugar, bourbon, butter and mash well.
  • Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
  • Mix all ingredients well.
  • TIPS- All ingredients are to taste. If you want to add more cinnamon and not so much bourbon, for example, feel free.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.3, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 287.4, Carbohydrate 80.3, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 48.2, Protein 3.4

BOURBON SWEET POTATOES



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Categories     Bourbon     Potato     Bake     Kosher     Simmer     Boil

Yield makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup bourbon
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a medium pot over moderately high heat, combine the potatoes with enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the butter, bourbon, orange juice, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the pecans on top. Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Serve immediately.

BOURBON SWEET POTATOES



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Serve these bourbon-flavored sweet potatoes with our Salt and Pepper Turkey. Place the sweet potatoes in the oven after the turkey has roasted for an hour.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange sweet potatoes in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add sugar and bourbon and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Bake until sweet potatoes are tender and glazed, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, tossing every 30 minutes. Stir in butter before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 3 g

MAPLE-BOURBON ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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Let sweet potatoes shine underneath a simple but delectable drizzle of butter, maple syrup, bourbon and seasonings. No added sugar or marshmallows are needed!-Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 medium sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. In microwave, melt butter; stir in remaining ingredients. Drizzle over potatoes and toss to coat., Transfer to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 40-45 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROWN SUGAR SWEET POTATOES



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This easy apple and sweet potato bake, drizzled with a brown sugar and cinnamon sauce, is a natural for holiday meals. " I like to serve this autumn side dish with ham," writes Heidi Grant of Orangeville, Ontario. "If you wish, you can substitute two 18-ounce cans of sweet potatoes, drained."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium apple, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-20 minutes or just until tender. Drain; cool slightly and peel. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, apple juice, salt and cinnamon; set aside. In an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray, alternately layer sweet potato and apple slices in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with brown sugar mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until apples are tender, basting occasionally with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose firm, unblemished sweet potatoes for the best results.
  • Use a fork to poke holes in the sweet potatoes before baking. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork. This usually takes about 45 minutes.
  • Use a generous amount of butter and brown sugar when making the glaze. This will help create a sweet and caramelized crust.
  • Simmer the glaze for a few minutes until it has thickened. This will help it adhere to the sweet potatoes.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately with the glaze drizzled over top.

Conclusion:

Sweet potatoes with bourbon and brown sugar are a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are sweet, savory, and have a hint of bourbon flavor. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch, and it adds a beautiful caramel color to the sweet potatoes. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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