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Kentucky Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

By: Mozelle Lanclos 
"This recipe was been in the family for years, I don't know where it came from. The only thing I changed was amount of bourbon. If you prefer to use canned sweet potatoes, it takes three (18 ounce) cans."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (57)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Arrange sweet potatoes in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Combine sugar, butter, bourbon and vanilla extract in a large saucepan and heat to a boil. As soon as the sauce comes to a boil pour it over the sweet potatoes.
  4. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are soft.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 529 | Total Fat: 11.7g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2003 by RDUBIN   view full review
I love this recipe, my mother used to make it when I was a kid... she used 1/2 cup white sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by Betsy Babe   view full review
This is the absolute BEST (and easiest) recipe for sweet potatoes I've found. I substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by DinnerDiva Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for a crowd - it was a big hit - especially with my husband! I did make a couple...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2006 by Anne in Minnesota Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've made these with fresh sweet potatoes and canned as well. The canned don't need to cook...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by Pepperfly   view full review
At first I didn't think there was going to be enough sauce becuase the potatoes weren't even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by ELOIEM   view full review
I just made this recipe for Thanksgiving and my guests loved it. I tried it with half white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
Wonderful recipe,Mozelle! A rich buttery flavor that enhances the taste of the sweet potato...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2005 by Addie   view full review
This was really good. I cut the amount of sugar in half and added a quarter cup of honey for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by ARRONROD   view full review
This is my favorite holiday recipe to share with others.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by Christyeats   view full review
Fantastic! A few changes, however, add some zip. I used brown sugar instead of white. Added...

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