Bourbon Sweet Potatoes (yams)

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 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.