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Bourbon Bacon Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter and Crispy Sage Recipe

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This hearty and flavorful recipe for Bourbon Bacon Whipped Sweet Potatoes combines creamy whipped sweet potatoes with rich brown butter, smoky bacon, and crispy sage leaves for a comforting side dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks

Bacon and Sage

  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 15 to 20 sage leaves

Other Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons brown butter
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil Potatoes: Add the sweet potato chunks to a large pot and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. Cook Bacon: While the potatoes boil, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add chopped bacon. Cook until the fat is rendered and bacon is crispy, or cook about 3/4 done and finish crisping in the oven. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Remove about 1 tablespoon bacon fat and set aside.
  3. Prepare Crispy Sage: In the same skillet with reserved bacon fat, add unsalted butter and heat over medium. Add sage leaves and cook about 1 to 2 minutes per side until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. Mash and Whip Potatoes: Drain cooked potatoes and return to pot. Mash with a fork or potato masher, then whip with a whisk or electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Add Flavorings: Stir in reserved bacon fat, milk, bourbon, and brown butter into the whipped potatoes. Whip again until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve or Bake: For immediate serving, spread potatoes in a dish, top with crispy bacon, and crumble crispy sage over the top. If preparing ahead, preheat oven to 325 degrees F, top with bacon, bake for 25 to 30 minutes, then add crumbled sage before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use whole milk or replace with cream.
  • You can substitute bourbon with maple syrup for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Adjust the salt and pepper to your taste preferences.
  • Make sure to drain the bacon fat well to avoid greasy potatoes.
  • Use an electric mixer for the fluffiest potatoes but a hand whisk works well too.

Find it online: https://clovercuisine.com/bourbon-bacon-whipped-sweet-potatoes-with-brown-butter-and-crispy-sage-recipe/