Emeril's Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Onions

Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Emeril's Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Onions—an elevated twist on a classic side dish. Creamy, buttery sweet potatoes are infused with a splash of bourbon for a subtle, smoky depth, then topped with golden caramelized onions that add a hint of sweetness and a touch of sophistication. This recipe combines simple ingredients like heavy cream, brown sugar, and perfectly tender sweet potatoes to create a velvety, flavorful crowd-pleaser. With just 15 minutes of prep and straightforward techniques, this dish is ideal for both holiday feasts and weeknight dinners. Serve as a stunning side to roasted meats or as the centerpiece of your vegetarian spread—it's comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large yellow onions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into large chunks.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the sweet potatoes. Boil for 15-20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 3

While the sweet potatoes are cooking, prepare the caramelized onions. Peel and thinly slice the onions.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until soft and golden brown.

Step 5

Sprinkle the brown sugar over the onions, stir well, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, drain them and return them to the pot.

Step 7

Add the butter, heavy cream, bourbon, salt, and pepper to the sweet potatoes.

Step 8

Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

Step 9

Gently fold in half of the caramelized onions into the mashed sweet potatoes.

Step 10

Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish and top with the remaining caramelized onions.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1263.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1876.6

Total Fat 116.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 244mg	0%
Sodium 2816.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.1g	0%
Total Sugars 48.2g
Protein 14.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 298.5mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 469.8mg	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: 57.6%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 39.2%