Real 1940s-Style Bourbon-Spiced Sweet Potatoes

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A nostalgic side dish featuring slow-roasted sweet potatoes with a 'real' bourbon-spice glaze, evoking mid-century culinary authenticity. This vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 6, 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 International cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 lbs cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp butter in a baking dish until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Mix 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp bourbon, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp allspice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Pour over potatoes and toss gently to coat all pieces.
  3. Step 3: Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway, until potatoes are tender and edges are caramelized and golden.

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