Savory Sweet Potatoes

Upgrade your traditional candied yams topped with marshmallows with this savory sweet potatoes recipe. We’ll give you two reasons to try it: 1. Bacon, 2. Bourbon Maple.

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During the holidays, everyone has those go-to recipes that can’t be missed. At our home, corn, green bean, and sweet potato casseroles are always a must. Even though it’s almost a requirement to make these dishes, that doesn’t mean they have to be made the using the same recipe year after year. 

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The bacon and stock additions help balance out the sweetness of the sweet potatoes and bourbon maple syrup. This savory sweet potatoes recipe lends itself more to a side dish than a dessert.

Savory Sweet Potatoes Recipe

A sweet and savory take on sweet potato casserole. 

Servings: 8-10

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 Orange (juiced)
  • 1/2 Orange Rind (cut in slices)
  • 1 1/2 cups Chicken or Turkey Stock
  • 1/3 cup Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
  • 4 TBSP Butter (sliced)
  • 3 slices Bacon (cooked & chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Pecans (choppped)
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Cloves
  • 1 pinch Thyme
  • Salt & Pepper (to taste)
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Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup

100% pure maple syrup aged in small batch bourbon barrels for up to 18 months!

Pro Tips

  1. Use candied pecans for an even sweeter dish.

  2. Switch the bourbon syrup for chai tea barrel aged maple syrup to add a bit more spice.

  3. Replace half of the broth with heavy cream for a creamier mash.

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