A little bourbon makes this easy side dish outright decadent.
It’s the holidays, right?
We still have time to sneak in a few indulgences?
Elise Bauer
Good, just the excuse I need for these creamy garnet sweet potatoes splashed with smoky bourbon.
Or maybe a small glass of sherry or port.
All those high-octane bottles are for use in cooking, including the bourbon.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
I love the taste of bourbon, with its slightly smoky edge.
The Best Sweet Potatoes To Use
Look for garnet sweet potatoes for this recipe.
These sweet potatoes have a reddish-brown skin and bright orange flesh.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
They cook quickly, mash easily, and have a pleasantly sweet flavor.
This should take roughly 15 to 20 minutes.
Add a tablespoon of salt to the water.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
Bring to a boil.
Cook until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and return them to the pot on the stove.
Lower the heat to low.
Add the bourbon and the butter to the pot and stir.
Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract and stir.
Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
Add more salt, bourbon, butter, and brown sugar to taste.
