Ingredients:
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
6 medium carrots, diced
1/2 cup orange juice
1 large eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons Bourbon
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
In a big pot, add potatoes, carrots, and enough water to cover; bring to a boil; lower heat to low,cover, and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
Drain vegetables; then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Mash with a potato masher until almost a puree (do not puree in food processor as the texture will not be right).
Add in the orange juice, egg, butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, bourbon, and salt/pepper to taste; stir until well blended.
Stir in pecans; scape mixture into a greased 2 1/2 quart casserole.
Bake in a 350F oven for 30 minutes or until slightly browned.
Servings: 10
Time preparation: 45 min.
Time total: 105 min.