Bourbon Butter Sweet Potato Bites

• Produce

  • 4 Sweet potatoes, cubed (~3.25 lbs.
  • 1 tsp Thyme, fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

• Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter, unsalted

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 2 oz Bourbon

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 sweet potatoes, cubed (~3.25 lbs.)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 oz. bourbon
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Set aside.
• Cube the sweet potatoes. Transfer them into a large bowl. Set aside.
• In a microwave-safe dish, heat the unsalted butter until melted. Add the bourbon to the butter.
• Pour the bourbon butter over the sweet potatoes. Using a spoon, toss the potatoes with the bourbon butter until all are coated.
• Season the sweet potatoes with the thyme, salt and pepper.
• Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking sheet. Spread them until evenly distributed.
• Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
• Turn on the broiler. Broil the sweet potatoes for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are golden brown and delicious.
• Serve warm, and enjoy.