Tipsy Sweet Potatoes

AngelaTN's Note:

Coming from Lynchburg, Tennessee you knew these would not be complete without a bit of Jack Daniels! Recipe courtesy of Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup Jack Daniels Whiskey
• 1/2 cup pecan halves, lightly toasted

Directions:

1. In a large pan sweet potatoes in just enough water to cover.
2. Bring to a boil, cover and cook until tender, about 35 minutes.
3. Drain and cool, then peel off skins.
4. In mixing bowl mash the potatoes with butter.
5. Add sugar, salt and whiskey.
6. Spread half the potatoes in 1.5 quart buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle with half the pecans. Repeat layers.
7. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Vicki in AZ]

Nice. I cut the Jack Daniels in half. I recalled from making it in the past that I thought it was a bit "boozy" with the full amount.