Kentucky Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Kick Thanksgiving up a notch with these bourbon sweet potatoes. Infused with boozy flavor, you'll come back to this holiday side dish year after year.

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make these bourbon sweet potatoes:

· Sweet potatoes: You'll need six large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced.
· Sugar: A cup of white sugar makes these sweet potatoes extra sweet.
· Butter: Butter keeps these bourbon sweet potatoes nice and moist.
· Bourbon: Of course, you'll need bourbon! Choose something smooth and drinkable.
· Vanilla: Finish off these sweet potatoes with a dash of vanilla extract.

How to Make Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these boozy bourbon sweet potatoes:

Arrange the sweet potatoes in a baking dish. Bring the sugar, butter, bourbon, and vanilla to a boil. Immediately remove the mixture from the heat, then pour it over the sweet potatoes. Bake in a preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are soft.

How to Store Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Allow the sweet potatoes to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave, on the stove, or in the oven.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"I let it sit in the sauce at least overnight, so the sweet potatoes will soak it up," says jbpllp. "Cook as directed, and they melt in your mouth."

"These were tender and flavourful (especially when served with fresh ground black pepper) and a definite hit," raves Kuldunia.

"Great recipe," according to SENGA6. "I used Jack Daniels for the bourbon, and also boiled the yams for 20 minutes before baking them, as I like them very soft. It came out perfect and was sooo easy."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams