Coconut-Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Name: Coconut-Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 8 cups mashed sweet potatoes; 3/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup bourbon; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup honey; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon molasses, optional; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 3/4 cup golden raisins; 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows; TOPPING:; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 1 cup chopped pecans

What is it about sweet potatoes that unnerve some people? For those who firmly state they hate a yam because of the color or texture, the rich addition of coconut, bourbon and spices might just win them over. —Rebecca Anderson, Driftwood, Texas

Ingredients

8 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
2 large eggs
1/4 cup honey
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon molasses, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup golden raisins
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; add molasses and cardamom if desired. Stir in coconut and raisins. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with marshmallows.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add butter; mix until crumbly. Stir in pecans; sprinkle over marshmallows.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 444 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein.

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dschultz01

Nov 25, 2016

Made this for Thanksgiving. I thought this was very good, but it didn't get the rave reviews I was hoping for. One person said it tasted like it had too many spices in it. Overall, I liked it but my other recipes are better.
melmaddie

Oct 31, 2016

I made this for a work potluck - it was so good, everyone loved it! Will add into my holiday rotation!
sddeck

Oct 14, 2013

MAKE THIS A REGULAR ADDITION TO YOUR HOLIDAY MEAL-you will not be disappointed!!!
llafontaine80

Jul 16, 2013

This will be my go-to recipe from now on. It's like sweet potato casserole on crack and it is AMAZING!