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
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

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2: Bake Sweet Potatoes

  1. Arrange the sweet potato slices on a baking tray.
  2. Bake until the potatoes are soft and fork-tender, around 20-25 minutes.
  3. Once soft, remove from the oven and let them cool.

Step 3: Toast Pecans and Make Glaze

  1. In a small pan, gently toast both whole and crushed pecans over medium heat.
  2. Add butter to the pan and melt, coating all the pecans.
  3. Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and allspice.
  4. Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add whiskey and simmer until the alcohol burns off, and pecans caramelize.

Step 4: Assemble the Casserole

  1. In the greased baking dish, layer sweet potato slices and the whiskey-pecan mixture.
  2. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with crushed pecans on top.
  3. Crumble brown sugar over the dish.

Step 5: Bake and Serve

  1. Place the dish in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until edges turn brown.
  2. 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.

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