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Best Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole

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This sweet potato casserole features roasted sweet potatoes with a bourbon brown sugar glaze and crunchy pecan topping. It’s a sophisticated, make-ahead friendly side dish perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (plus 1/4 cup for topping)
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub sweet potatoes, pierce with a fork, and roast on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until soft. Let cool 10 minutes.
  2. Peel sweet potatoes and place flesh in a large bowl. Mash until smooth. Add softened butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons bourbon, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Spread sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  4. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and stir until dissolved and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon bourbon and heavy cream. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until glaze thickens and turns deep amber. Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans.
  5. Pour bourbon pecan glaze evenly over sweet potato mixture. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until glaze is bubbly and edges are golden brown. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use a bourbon you’d drink. Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to glaze for extra crunch. Let casserole rest after baking to allow glaze to set. Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated; add 5-10 minutes to baking time if starting from cold.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, bourbon glaze, pecan topping, Thanksgiving side dish, fall recipe

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