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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (111g) Recipe makes 8 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 8 yams
Calories 401
Calories from Fat 153		(38%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 17.0g	26%
	Saturated Fat 10.7g	53%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 50mg		16%
Sodium 108mg		4%
Potassium 205mg		5%
Total Carbohydrate 54.0g		17%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 52.9g
Protein 0.4g		0%
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Thanksgiving Thoughts 2009

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Bourbon Sweet Potatoes (Yams)

Recipe #27774 | 50 min | 25 min prep | add private note

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By: LaLa
May 8, 2002

Made in my house for every family gathering and holiday. Possibly the most delicious thing you'll EVER eat--even if you don't like yams, which I don't.

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

8 yams
2 cups dark brown sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 lb butter
pecans

Directions

1
In a skillet, brown the pecans (can also be done in the oven).
2
In a big pot, boil the yams for 12 minutes with water just covering them.
3
After 12 minutes, drain the water and replace with ice cold water to stop the cooking--peel and slice the potatoes.
4
In a big pan melt the brown sugar and butter together until saucy.
5
Add the bourbon and heavy cream, blend together.
6
Add the sliced potatoes to the pan and mix around with the sauce.
7
Add the pecans and mix together while heating for a little bit, but not to cook the potatoes completely.
8
Pour everything into a casserole dish and heat in the oven at 375° for 25 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.

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From: Chef #431307

On Nov 10, 2009

I made this dish for Canadian Thanksgiving and it will be making a repeat appearance for American Thanksgiving. Really delicious! The bourbon and heavy cream truly make it. I did cut the amount of sugar based on previous reviews and it was still perfectly sweet. Also, I did brown the pecans and then candied them. Maybe this kept some of the sweetness. Great recipe. Thanks for posting!

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From: Amlaphq

On May 30, 2009

This was good, but I think it was too sweet. Next time I will probably cut down on the sugar and then when the yams are warming, cook them through and then mash them. The sweet casserole was a bit much for me, but I am excited to tweak it to my tastes!

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From: Just Cher

On Dec 4, 2004

Absolute heaven. I prepared these ahead of time for Thanksgiving dinner and pop them in the oven for about 35 minutes before dinner. I added a few changes with a tsp of vanilla and 1/2 tsp of nutmeg and cinnamon. It was almost like eating dessert. This will be repeated for all our holiday gatherings.

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From: JaniceJean

On Dec 28, 2002

LaLa, these were perfect, decadent and simply wonderful. A classic!

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