COCONUT-BOURBON SWEET POTATOES

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What is it about sweet potatoes that unnerve some people? For those who firmly state they hate a yam because of the color or texture, the rich addition of coconut, bourbon and spices might just win them over. -Rebecca Anderson, Driftwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

8 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
2 large eggs
1/4 cup honey
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon molasses, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup golden raisins
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; add molasses and cardamom if desired. Stir in coconut and raisins. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with marshmallows., In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add butter; mix until crumbly. Stir in pecans; sprinkle over marshmallows., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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