BOURBON PECAN SMASHED SWEET POTATOES

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This is another one of Rachael Ray's recipes. I wanted to do something different with sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving and this fit right in with my "orange" theme.

Provided by Denise in da Kitchen

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 ounces Bourbon
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4-1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Drain in a colander.
  • Return pan to medium heat. Add butter to pan.
  • When butter melts, add nuts and toast for 2 minutes.
  • Add sugar and let it bubble.
  • Add bourbon and cook out alcohol, 1 minute.
  • Add orange juice and the cooked sweet potatoes.
  • Smash with a masher and season the sweet potatoes with nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 119.5, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 17.2, Protein 3.1

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