Bourbon Yams with Pecan Topping

Elevate your holiday table with these luscious Bourbon Yams with Pecan Topping—a perfect balance of creamy, spiced sweetness and a buttery, crunchy crown. This indulgent side dish features tender mashed yams blended with rich brown sugar, a splash of bourbon, and warm cinnamon, then topped with a golden, nutty pecan crumble that adds irresistible texture. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to perfection, this recipe is a show-stopping accompaniment for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive occasion. Serve warm to impress family and friends with a side dish that feels both nostalgic and gourmet.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large yams (sweet potatoes)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (additional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Peel and cube the yams into roughly 1-inch chunks. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until tender. Drain thoroughly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked yams until smooth. Stir in 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, brown sugar, bourbon, heavy cream, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Spread the yam mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, prepare the pecan topping by combining flour, chopped pecans, granulated sugar, and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 6

Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the yam mixture.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the yams are heated through.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm as a decadent side dish for any festive meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1226.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3327.1

Total Fat 220.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 370mg	0%
Sodium 1636.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 330.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.4g	0%
Total Sugars 155.4g
Protein 28.9g	0%

Vitamin D 28IU	0%
Calcium 426.5mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 3100.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.1%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 38.6%