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13) Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Bourbon Glaze

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar for glaze
  • 2 tbsp butter for glaze
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil sweet potatoes until tender, 15–20 minutes.
  2. Mash potatoes with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 4 tbsp butter, milk, eggs, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread in a 9x13 pan.
  3. Make glaze: simmer pecans, bourbon, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp butter, and corn syrup until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Spoon glaze over potato mixture and spread gently. Bake 25–30 minutes until edges bubble.
  5. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.