Pecan and Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Sweet potatoes mashed with warm spices and bourbon, topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar crust for a classic holiday side dish. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, unsalted butter, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp bourbon whiskey
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil 4 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp bourbon whiskey, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 2: Transfer sweet potato mash to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter until crumbly.
Step 4: Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over the sweet potatoes. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until topping is golden and crunchy.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.