Sweet Potato Casserole with Bourbon-Pecan Topping
80% authentic · American
An elevated take on the classic, featuring a smooth sweet potato base and a rich topping infused with bourbon and spices.
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Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes3 lbs
- Butter1/2 cup
- Heavy Cream1/4 cup
- Eggs2
- Maple Syrup1/4 cup
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Pecans1 cup, chopped
- Brown Sugar1/2 cup
- Bourbon2 tbsp
- Cinnamon1/2 tsp
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Wash and boil sweet potatoes until tender. Drain and peel.
- 3
Mash sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add melted butter, heavy cream, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- 4
Pour sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, bourbon, and cinnamon. Stir to coat pecans.
- 6
Spread pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- 7
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is caramelized and the casserole is heated through.
- 8
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
