Name: Loaded Bourbon Maple Bacon Sweet Potatoes
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp bourbon; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 dash ground nutmeg; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 6 strips of bacon

Loaded Bourbon Maple Bacon Sweet Potatoes

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Loaded Bourbon Maple Bacon Sweet Potatoes

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Pierce each sweet potato 2-3 times with a fork and arrange on a baking sheet.

Bake the sweet potatoes on middle rack of oven until fork-tender, 45-60 minutes. When done, remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the sweet potatoes to rest until they're cool enough to handle.

With a sharp knife, make a lengthwise slit in the top of each sweet potato, slicing only halfway down. Carefully pinch the potatoes to open slightly. Scoop out about half of the potato flesh from each potato and place in a large mixing bowl.

Add the butter, bourbon, maple syrup, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Smash the mixture with a large fork into a chunky mash. Add additional maple syrup for a sweeter potato mash, if desired.

Fold about 2/3 of the crumbled bacon into the sweet potato mash. Set aside the remaining bacon for serving.

Place the hollowed sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Spoon an equal amount of the potato mash inside of each potato.

Bake the potatoes on middle rack of oven until heated through and slightly caramelized on top, 8-10 minutes.

Check to see that sweet potatoes are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon over the tops of the potatoes. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Render Bacon Fat Perfectly 🥓
Cook bacon slowly over medium heat until deeply crispy, then reserve the rendered fat to toss with sweet potatoes for superior flavor and richness that butter alone cannot achieve.
Caramelize Sweet Potatoes First 🔥
Cut sweet potatoes into uniform pieces and roast at 425°F for 15-20 minutes before adding the bourbon-maple glaze to develop a caramelized exterior that creates textural contrast.
Burn Off Bourbon Safely 🥃
When adding bourbon to the glaze, let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to cook off the harsh alcohol while retaining its complex, slightly smoky vanilla notes that complement the maple.
Balance Sweet and Savory 🧂
Don't skimp on black pepper and salt—these enhance the sweetness rather than compete with it, creating a sophisticated flavor profile that prevents the dish from tasting one-dimensional.
Finish with Cold Butter Emulsion ✨
Whisk cold butter into the bourbon-maple reduction off-heat at the very end to create a glossy, luxurious sauce that clings beautifully to the sweet potatoes and bacon.