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Creamy yams laced with bourbon make this the perfect delicious side dish.

Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes

4 cups fresh sweet potatoes (yams), cooked and mashed (about 3 1/2 pounds) or 2 (32-ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained and mashed

1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Vegetable Magic

1/4 cup evaporated milk

2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

1 tablespoon bourbon

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place all ingredients in mixing bowl and blend until creamy. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Makes 10 servings.

Per serving: CAL 184 (13% from fat); FAT 2.6g; PROTEIN 2.6g; CARB 37.2g; CHOL 0.2mg; SODIUM 69mg

Created by Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission spokesperson, Holly Clegg.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Lousiana Sweet Potato Commission.