Coconut-Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Name: Coconut-Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 14 servings.
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.

Originally published as Coconut Bourbon Sweet Potatoes in Taste of Home February/March 2012

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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!