How to Make Tennessee Whiskey Sweet Potato Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic comfort food, few dishes are as beloved as a creamy, decadent sweet potato casserole. And when you add a splash of Tennessee whiskey to the mix, you take this beloved dish to a whole new level of deliciousness. The combination of sweet, buttery sweet potatoes with the rich, warm flavor of whiskey creates a dish that is sure to become a favorite at your holiday gatherings and special occasions.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned around the edges, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    585 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 554mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 48g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 103mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 376mg