Easy Sweet Potatoes with Kahlua

Sometimes the best things in life are simple, sweet, and easy. This rich and yummy sweet potato dish goes great with Thanksgiving dinner. It’s a natural fit for turkey and dressing, and it’s also wonderful with pork.

Step: 1

Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.

Step: 2

Return the pot to the stove over medium heat. Add the butter and brown sugar; cook and stir about 5 minutes until the sugar begins to caramelize. The sugar will be foamy at first, then the foam will subside and the sugar will begin to caramelize; cook until the color darkens slightly. Carefully stir in the coffee liqueur, then return the potatoes to the pot. Stir in the raisins and toasted pecans until the potatoes are slightly mashed and everything is well mixed.

Per Serving: 619 calories; protein 5.6g; carbohydrates 98.9g; fat 19.2g; cholesterol 40.7mg; sodium 285mg.

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