TIPSY SWEET POTATOES

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This recipe was found in one of my old cookbooks. It just sound so delish, I wanted to share. Will be making this one this year for thanksgiving.

Provided by donna morales

Categories     Potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large sweet potatoes
1/4 c butter, softened
3/4 c brown sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 c whiskey
1/2 c broken pecans, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pan cook the unpeeled sweet potatoes in just enough water to cover completely. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook until tender, about 35 minutes. Drain and cool, then peel off the skins. Ina mixing bowl mash the potatoes with the butter. Add the sugar, salt, and whiskey.
  • 2. In a buttered 1 1/2 quart round casserole dish, spread half of the potatoes and sprinkle with half of the pecans. Repeat the layers. Bake at 325 degrees until hot, about 30 minutes. NOTE: White sugar may be substituted for brown sugar to give a different taste to the dish.

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