Whiskey makes mashed sweet potatoes a bit tipsy. They are sweetened with brown sugar and topped with pecans and/or marshmallows. Although much of the alcohol in the whiskey will burn off, the rich flavor will remain. This is a nice change from traditional sweet potatoes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2-1/2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
- 4 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey
- Pecan halves or marshmallow for topping
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Combine sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, salt, and whiskey. Spoon into a greased 1-quart casserole. Top with pecans halves or marshmallows. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Recipe Source: Jack Daniel's Spirit of Tennessee Cookbook by Lynne Tolley and Pat Mitchamore (Rutledge Hill Press)
Reprinted with permission.
Combine sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, salt, and whiskey. Spoon into a greased 1-quart casserole. Top with pecans halves or marshmallows. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Recipe Source: Jack Daniel's Spirit of Tennessee Cookbook by Lynne Tolley and Pat Mitchamore (Rutledge Hill Press)
Reprinted with permission.
