Sweet Potato Casserole with Brandy
Every Thanksgiving, this delightful sweet side dish steals the spotlight! Celebrate with our fun twist on this American classic by adding a splash of brandy. It’s sure to be a hit at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40-45 mins (approx.)
- Total Time: 55-60 mins (approx.)
- Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- sweet potatoes
- vanilla extract
- light brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- flour
- salted butter
- unsalted butter
- brandy
- pecans-crushed
Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step 1: Wash, peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks. Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and place cooked potatoes back into the large pot.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 375º F. Generously grease a casserole dish with 1 Tbsp of softened salted butter.
Step 3: Place sugar, cinnamon, butter, vanilla extract and brandy into the large pot and mash the cooked sweet potatoes with a potato masher until no lumps remain. *Alternatively, you can use an electric hand mixer.
Step 4: Transfer sweet potato mixture to the greased casserole dish.
Step 5: To make the topping, melt unsalted butter in the microwave using a microwave safe dish.
Step 6: Add brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, pecans and melted butter to a medium sized bowl. Using a fork combine ingredients well. Using your fingers, take pieces of the mixture and place on top of the sweet potato.
Step 6: Bake in oven until topping is slightly browned, about 20-25 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Brandy
Equipment
- potato masher
- electric hand mixer
- casserole dish
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients
- 5-6 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1-1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 Tbsp butter (1 Tbsp for greasing casserole pan)
- 4 Tbsp brandy liquor
Topping Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼-½ cup crushed pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks. Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and place cooked potatoes back into the pot.
- Preheat oven to 375º F. Generously grease a casserole dish with 1 Tbsp of softened salted butter.
- Place sugar, cinnamon, butter, vanilla extract and brandy into the pot and mash the cooked sweet potatoes with a potato masher until no lumps remain. *Alternatively, you can use an electric hand mixer.
- Transfer sweet potato mixture to the greased casserole dish.
- To make the topping, melt unsalted butter in the microwave in a microwave safe dish.
- Add brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, pecans (if using) and melted butter to a medium sized bowl. Using a fork combine ingredients well. Using your fingers, take pieces of the mixture and place on top of the sweet potato casserole.
- Bake in oven until topping is slightly browned, about 20-25 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!*Caution-Oven will be hot!
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
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Welcome to Full Plate Thursday, 720. We are featuring your awesome Sweet Potato Casserole With Brandy this week. Thanks so much for sharing with us and you have a fantastic week. Be sure and come back to see us again!
Miz Helen
Thank you so much Miz Helen! 🩷