Description
Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful, creamy side dish that will elevate your holiday gatherings. This comforting recipe features the natural sweetness of garnet sweet potatoes, perfectly blended with rich brown sugar and a hint of bourbon flavor, making it a standout choice for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion. With its smooth texture and warm flavors, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats and seasonal vegetables, ensuring it will be a hit with family and friends alike. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, you can easily adjust the sweetness to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds garnet sweet potatoes
- Salt
- 3 to 4 tablespoons fruit juice or broth
- 4 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Boil sweet potato chunks in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and return sweet potatoes to the pot over low heat.
- Stir in fruit juice or broth, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mash until smooth; adjust seasoning with additional salt, butter, or sugar as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg