Name: Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet 'n' Savory Bacon Pecans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 (29 oz) cans cut yams, drained; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup bourbon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 cup chopped pecans; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional); Pinch of sea salt

Description

This creamy Southern-inspired casserole blends smooth, bourbon-infused sweet potatoes with a crisp, sweet-and-savory bacon pecan topping. Perfect for holiday meals or Sunday dinners, it marries the warmth of bourbon and brown sugar with the smoky crunch of bacon and toasted pecans. Make it ahead for easy entertaining or whip it up on the day for a show-stopping side that balances sweet, smoky, and nutty flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

2 (29 oz) cans cut yams, drained

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup bourbon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 cup chopped pecans

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 tablespoon maple syrup

Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl mash drained yams until smooth.

3. Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

4. Spread the sweet potato mixture into a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish.

5. In a medium bowl combine crumbled bacon, pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and sea salt.

6. Sprinkle the bacon pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer.

7. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until edges are bubbly and topping is golden.

8. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Bake
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Keywords: bourbon sweet potato casserole, sweet potato casserole, bacon pecans, southern side dish, holiday side, crunchy pecans, thanksgiving recipe, bourbon recipe