Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
60 min.
4
600kcal

Suggestions

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Bourbon Sweet Potatoes, a delightful vegetarian dish that promises to impress. Perfect for those who crave a unique twist on a classic side, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with the bold depth of bourbon. In just 60 minutes, you can serve up this delectable dish, ideal for 4 persons. Each serving comes with a moderate 600 calories, making it a satisfying yet mindful choice.

With a focus on quality ingredients, this recipe features a harmonious blend of 4 to 6 peeled and sliced sweet potatoes, seasoned with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. The star of the dish, however, is the luxurious sauce made from a combination of light brown sugar, unsalted butter, bourbon, and sorghum or maple syrup. The preparation is straightforward, requiring only a few essential pieces of equipment like a saucepan, oven, baking pan, and casserole dish.

Baking the sweet potatoes in the bourbon-infused sauce transforms the dish into a mouth-watering symphony of flavors and textures. The process is both simple and rewarding, as the sweet potatoes absorb the rich sauce, becoming tender and infused with the essence of bourbon. This Bourbon Sweet Potatoes recipe is not just a side dish; it's a memorable experience that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or simply looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

  •  sweet potatoes and into thick peeled sliced into 1/2-inch (12-mm) rounds)
  • serving pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed
  • tablespoons butter unsalted plus more for the baking dish) ()
  • 0.5 cup bourbon 
  • tablespoons maple syrup 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter an ovenproof gratin or casserole dish.
  2. Arrange the sweet potato slices in the prepared baking dish and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, bourbon, and syrup, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. As soon as the sauce begins to boil, pour it over the sweet potatoes.
  4. Bake the casserole, turning the sweet potatoes and spooning the liquid over the top occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories600kcal
Protein2.75%
Fat19.01%
Carbs78.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.38
Glycemic Load
24.9
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.360869502244%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:600.1kcal
30.01%
Fat:11.47g
17.64%
Saturated Fat:7.23g
45.2%
Carbohydrates:106.19g
35.4%
Net Carbohydrates:99.4g
36.15%
Sugar:68.8g
76.44%
Cholesterol:30.1mg
10.03%
Sodium:142.45mg
6.19%
Alcohol:10.02g
100%
Alcohol %:3.79%
100%
Protein:3.74g
7.47%
Vitamin A:32412.62IU
648.25%
Manganese:0.86mg
42.87%
Fiber:6.79g
27.15%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
24.78%
Potassium:861.56mg
24.62%
Vitamin B5:1.9mg
18.96%
Copper:0.38mg
18.8%
Magnesium:63.87mg
15.97%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.93%
Calcium:127.82mg
12.78%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.36%
Phosphorus:113.02mg
11.3%
Iron:1.8mg
9.99%
Vitamin B3:1.34mg
6.69%
Vitamin C:5.42mg
6.57%
Folate:25.83µg
6.46%
Vitamin E:0.91mg
6.08%
Zinc:0.79mg
5.26%
Vitamin K:5.09µg
4.85%
Selenium:2.16µg
3.08%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.4%