Tennessee Whiskey Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Tennessee Whiskey Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe). Sweet potato casserole flavored with Tennessee whiskey, brown sugar, and topped with candied pecans. A rich and comforting take on a classic holiday dish that has been in my family for years. We've had it at Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember. For best results make sure potatoes are drained of as much water as possible.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Tennessee Whiskey Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

3 quarts water

2 ½ cups diced sweet potato

¾ cup brown sugar

⅓ cup Tennessee whiskey

¼ cup butter

softened

2 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 ¼ teaspoons ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon salt

¼ cup butter

¾ cup brown sugar

1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until tender about 7 minutes; drain. Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Add 3/4 cup brown sugar Tennessee whiskey 1/4 cup softened butter cinnamon and nutmeg to the potatoes; stir to incorporate. Spread mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish.

Step 3

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a small skillet over low heat. Stir 3/4 cup brown sugar into the melted butter until incorporated. Add pecans to skillet; cook and stir until the pecans are completely coated in the butter mixture 2 to 3 minutes. Top sweet potato mixture with the pecans.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until browned around the edges about 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Tennessee Whiskey Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 584.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 61g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 48g

Fat: 35.4g 55%

Saturated Fat: 11.7g 59%

Cholesterol: 40.7mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 8353.6IU 167%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 1.7mg 3%

Folate: 14mcg 4%

Calcium: 103.3mg 10%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 58.6mg 21%

Potassium: 376.3mg 11%

Sodium: 554.3mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 318.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.