Saw this at a party and knew I had to copy it at home. The sauce is finger-lickin good
Welcome to the world of culinary bliss, where sweet potatoes meet the enchanting notes of whiskey in a delectable casserole. This Whiskey-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is not just a dish; it’s an experience. Follow along as we guide you through each step, unlocking the secrets to a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
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Ingredients:
Ingredients | Quantity |
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Sweet Potatoes | 4 pounds, peeled and sliced |
Pecans (whole) | 1/2 cup |
Pecans (crushed) | 1/2 cup |
Pure Maple Syrup | 3/4 cup |
Unsalted Butter | 1/2 cup |
Whiskey | 1/4 cup |
Ground Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
Ground Nutmeg | 1/2 teaspoon |
Kosher Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
Allspice | 1/2 teaspoon |
Brown Sugar | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Step 2: Bake Sweet Potatoes
- Arrange the sweet potato slices on a baking tray.
- Bake until the potatoes are soft and fork-tender, around 20-25 minutes.
- Once soft, remove from the oven and let them cool.
Step 3: Toast Pecans and Make Glaze
- In a small pan, gently toast both whole and crushed pecans over medium heat.
- Add butter to the pan and melt, coating all the pecans.
- Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and allspice.
- Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes.
- Add whiskey and simmer until the alcohol burns off, and pecans caramelize.
Step 4: Assemble the Casserole
- In the greased baking dish, layer sweet potato slices and the whiskey-pecan mixture.
- Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with crushed pecans on top.
- Crumble brown sugar over the dish.
Step 5: Bake and Serve
- Place the dish in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until edges turn brown.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes, and serve directly from the dish.
Pro Tips:
- Add slices of Granny Smith apples between layers for a burst of fruit flavor.
- Try honey whiskey for an extra-sweet pecan finish.