Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole With Sweet And

Name: Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole With Sweet And Spicy Bacon Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE POTATOES:; 4 Sweet Potatoes; 1/3 cups Maple Syrup; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 2 Tablespoons Milk; 1/4 cups Butter, Melted; 2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten; 2 Tablespoons Bourbon; FOR THE TOPPING:; 6 pieces Thick Cut Bacon; 1-1/2 cup Pecans, Roughly Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1/3 cups Flour; 1/3 cups Butter; 1 teaspoon Cayenne; 1 teaspoon Sage; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

FOR THE POTATOES:
4 Sweet Potatoes
1/3 cups Maple Syrup
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
2 Tablespoons Milk
1/4 cups Butter, Melted
2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten
2 Tablespoons Bourbon
FOR THE TOPPING:
6 pieces Thick Cut Bacon
1-1/2 cup Pecans, Roughly Chopped
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/3 cups Flour
1/3 cups Butter
1 teaspoon Cayenne
1 teaspoon Sage
Salt And Pepper, to taste

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There are two methods for roasting the sweet potatoes.
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1. Microwave method: Take sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork. Then place on plate and microwave about 6 minutes. This will depend on how high you have your microwave set to. The sweet potato should be soft when done.
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2. Oven method: Preheat oven to 400 F and place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for about 45-50 minutes or until sweet potatoes are nice and soft. Remove them from the oven and turn your oven to 350 F.
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3. Scoop out the flesh of the sweet potato into a large bowl and mash. Add the remaining potato ingredients and stir to combine. Set aside.
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4. Heat a large skillet on high and cook bacon until crispy on both sides. Once finished, remove and place bacon on paper towel. Chop.
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5. In the same skillet, add the pecans, brown sugar, flour, butter, cayenne and sage. Stir until thick and toasty. Remove from heat and add in the chopped bacon.
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6. Place the sweet potato mixture into a large baking dish (I used an 8x8) and top with the pecan and bacon topping. Bake at 350 F for about 30-35 minutes or until the pecans and topping starts to look nice and brown. Enjoy!
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Note: The listed prep time is for the microwave version of the sweet potatoes. It will be longer if baking the potatoes in the oven.
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Inspired by Half Baked Harvest.

1502

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE POTATOES:, 4 Sweet Potatoes, 1/3 cups Maple Syrup, 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract, and more.

Yes, Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole With Sweet And Spicy Bacon Pecans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole With Sweet And Spicy Bacon Pecans

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