Sweet Potato Casserole with Brandy
Enjoy our twist on this American classic with the addition of 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 liqueur
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 the potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return the cooked potatoes to the pot.
- Preheat oven to 375º F. Generously grease a casserole dish with 1 Tbsp of softened salted butter.
- Place the sugar, cinnamon, butter, vanilla extract, and brandy in the pot with the cooked sweet potatoes, then mash them with a potato masher until no lumps remain. *Alternatively, you can use an electric hand mixer.
- Transfer the 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 unsalted butter to a medium sized bowl. Using a fork, combine ingredients well. Using your fingers, take pieces of the mixture and place them 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
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 16316IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
