Whiskey-Kissed Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans

Name: Whiskey-Kissed Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 0.75 cup Brown Sugar; 1.5 cups Chopped Pecans; 2.25 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 2.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg; 1 tsp Salt; 2.5 cups Sweet Potato Cubes; 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter; 3 qt Water; 0.33 cup Whiskey

Dessert 🍰Side Dish 🥗 Southern Recipes 🇺🇸American Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Low-FODMAP Comfort-Food

Whiskey-Kissed Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans balances velvety, spiced sweet potatoes with a hint of Tennessee whiskey for depth and warmth. A crunchy, buttery pecan topping adds caramel notes and texture, making it perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, or any cozy fall gathering where a comforting side dish shines.

Prep20 mins
Cook35 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2

Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the sweet potatoes in the boiling water until tender, about 7 minutes; drain. Move the potatoes to a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Add 3/4 cup brown sugar, Tennessee whiskey, 1/4 cup softened butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the potatoes; stir to combine. Spread the mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish.
3

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a small skillet over low heat. Stir 3/4 cup brown sugar into the melted butter until combined. Add the pecans to the skillet; cook and stir until the pecans are fully coated in the butter mixture, 2 to 3 minutes. Top the sweet potato mixture with the pecans.
4

Bake in the preheated oven until browned around the edges, about 25 minutes.