Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole

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This version of the holiday staple uses a little bourbon to boost the flavor of the sweet potatoes, but you can also use orange juice. Baking the potatoes in their skins allows their natural sugars to caramelize for enhanced sweetness.

Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD

Updated on September 19, 2023

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly

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Ingredients

1 ¾ pounds sweet potatoes (3 medium)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons bourbon or orange juice
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cold butter, cubed
1 tablespoon chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line an 8-inch-square baking dish with foil.
Prick sweet potatoes with a fork in several places, then transfer to the pan. Bake until tender, about 60 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 20 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Peel and mash the sweet potatoes. Remove the foil from the baking dish and coat the pan with cooking spray.
Combine the sweet potatoes, egg, bourbon (or orange juice), half-and-half, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
Combine oats, brown sugar, butter, and pecans; mix with your fingertips until crumbly. Sprinkle the topping over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake until the casserole is heated through and the topping is brown, about 35 minutes.

Tips

To make ahead: Bake sweet potatoes (Step 2) up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Assemble the casserole through Step 3 up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate. Prepare topping (Step 4) up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate; sprinkle it over the casserole just before baking.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

156	Calories
4g	Fat
22g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size ½ cup
Calories 156
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Sodium 336mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole

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