The splash of bourbon in this recipe really complements the flavor of sweet potatoes and emphasizes the spices. If you want to make a sweet potato dish, try this one.
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Description
A favorite sweet potato dish.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, baked (see Note below)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2 percent)
- 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
Instructions
- As soon as the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel them and place in the bowl of an electric mixer.
- Add the butter and brown sugar, and mix at medium speed until well combined. Add the remaining ingredients, and mix for 2 minutes.
- Serve at once, or gently reheat if desired.
- Serves 4.
Notes
Sweet potatoes can be boiled, roasted and fried, but for this recipe the texture is better when they are baked. Also, they are very easy to peel when baked. Bake sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet for 45 minutes to an hour, until soft and tender.
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