Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

This is a great make ahead recipe for those big family get-to-gathers. I often mix them the day before, adding the marshmallows and baking the day of the feast. I believe they are much better if they are refrigerated overnight or as leftovers the next day.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 3 (18 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup Bourbon (I usually splash in a little more)
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  cups miniature marshmallows

Directions

1. Put sweet potatoes in a large sauce pan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until heated through.
3. Preheat oven to 350F
4. Mash sweet potatoes
5. Add sugar, butter, bourbon, vanilla and beat until well blended and smooth.
6. Turn into a 2 quart shallow baking dish
7. Sprinkle marshmallows on top
8. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown.