BOURBON AND BROWN SUGAR MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Bourbon and Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups water
salt
pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup Bourbon
3 tablespoons heavy cream, warmed
1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Steps:

Combine potatoes, water, and ½ tsp salt in slow cooker.
Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, 4-5 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH.
Drain potatoes and return to now empty slow cooker.
Mash potatoes with potato masher until smooth.
Fold in melted butter, bourbon, cream, and sugar, adjusting consistency with extra warm cream as needed.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Mashed potatoes can be held on WARM or LOW setting for up to 2 hours; loosen with extra warm cream as needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 133.9, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 12.8, Protein 3.8