For some reason when I try to share your links, they get blocked on Facebook. The message just says “You can’t post this because it has a blocked link.” So sad!
Bah! I did their little “tell is if you think we’ve made a mistake” so hopefully it will be rectified someday…well I am super impressed with your blog, these are AMAZING recipes. I am just learning to love to cook, and these beautiful, delicious edibles and drinks are warming me up to it! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks so much Kimberly!! I truly appreciate it. Thank you also for your kind words about my blog! It absolutely makes my day :-) I’m so happy you found my site, and wishing you a warm wonderful Thanksgiving.
Hi Glenna! You could certainly experiment, but I think you would definitely lose some texture and the pecans might not be as crisp. I’d stick with the oven to be safe, but if you decide to play around with the crockpot, I’d love to hear how it turns out!
Hi Kelly! It looks like you found Glenna’s question above, but I haven’t made this recipe in a crock pot, so I couldn’t say for sure how it would turn out. You would probably lose some texture, and the pecans wouldn’t be as crisp, so I’d recommend sticking with the oven just to be safe. If you do try it out, I’d love to hear how it goes!
This might be a silly question but does the alcohol in the whiskey coom off? We have a few pregnant women at our thanksgiving dinner this year and I want to make sure they can eat this! Looks amazing!
Hi Kate! From what I have read online, alcohol does not cook off 100%, but it’s pretty darn close to zero. I’d talk to your guests and see what they are comfortable with. I hope you love it!
This looks A!Maz!Ing! But my husband is reluctant because his favorite aspect of my sweet potatoes casserole is the marshmallows on top. Is there any Thanksgiving miracle in which marshmallows could be incorporated in your recipe?
Hi Elizabeth! To be honest with you, this recipe wasn’t designed for the marshmallows—I’m worried that would be excessively sweet. If you want to go that route, I would suggest this vanilla bean sweet potato casserole. It will be really sweet with the marshmallows on top, but you could bake them on there at the end anyway if that is your family thing :-) https://www.wellplated.com/healthy-sweet-potato-casserole/
Planning to make this for the first time this year. Looks like just what I was looking for. Would you recommend sweet potatoes or more of a ruby-fleshed yam? Thanks!
Hi Erin, all of the coconut oil I can find say that the it is flavorless. Can I substitute vegetable oil? I am so looking forward to making this dish and don’t want to spoil it.
Thanks,
Ben
This was delicious! The only sub I made was olive oil for coconut oil. However, I thought the sweet potato prep was overly complicated and time consuming. I just cubed them raw and roasted, didn’t peel.
Hi Beth, you could keep them warm in the slow cooker, but overall I recommend the oven for the baking because it helps the glaze reduce and the pecans crisp up further. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
I tried this recipe and it was a huge hit. At first, I thought this recipe couldn’t get any better, but I like to experiment and i love color. I’m going to try this again, but next time things are going to get a little wild. I’m going to add beets (adapted from candy roasted beets and sweets recipes) and top the dish with a garnish of fresh blueberries, because blueberries with pecans are delicious.
Have you ever tried using a Maple Rye Whiskey?
Frank, I haven’t, but that sounds absolutely delightful!
I’m going to try it, I will let you know how it comes out!
For some reason when I try to share your links, they get blocked on Facebook. The message just says “You can’t post this because it has a blocked link.” So sad!
It is SO sad Kim! For whatever reason, Facebook thinks any of my recipe links from 2013 are spam
Bah! I did their little “tell is if you think we’ve made a mistake” so hopefully it will be rectified someday…well I am super impressed with your blog, these are AMAZING recipes. I am just learning to love to cook, and these beautiful, delicious edibles and drinks are warming me up to it! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks so much Kimberly!! I truly appreciate it. Thank you also for your kind words about my blog! It absolutely makes my day :-) I’m so happy you found my site, and wishing you a warm wonderful Thanksgiving.
I’m with ya on the leftovers!! Sweet potatoes for breakfast ALL THE WAY! :)
AMEN!!!
This looks delicious Erin! I love all these flavors together. And your updated photography is gorgeous!
This looks so good! I love leftover Thanksgiving food and this sounds wonderful for the morning with coffee.
Hazel, it is SO GOOD with coffee. Aren’t leftovers at Thanksgiving the best?
Can you cook this in a crock pot? If so, what would you do to adapt this recipe? Thank you in advance.
Hi Glenna! You could certainly experiment, but I think you would definitely lose some texture and the pecans might not be as crisp. I’d stick with the oven to be safe, but if you decide to play around with the crockpot, I’d love to hear how it turns out!
Glenna how did this turn out?
Wow interesting way to cook potatoes. love the whisky idea (;
Could I make this in a crockpot?
Hi Kelly! It looks like you found Glenna’s question above, but I haven’t made this recipe in a crock pot, so I couldn’t say for sure how it would turn out. You would probably lose some texture, and the pecans wouldn’t be as crisp, so I’d recommend sticking with the oven just to be safe. If you do try it out, I’d love to hear how it goes!
This might be a silly question but does the alcohol in the whiskey coom off? We have a few pregnant women at our thanksgiving dinner this year and I want to make sure they can eat this! Looks amazing!
Sorry, that was cook off*
Hi Kate! From what I have read online, alcohol does not cook off 100%, but it’s pretty darn close to zero. I’d talk to your guests and see what they are comfortable with. I hope you love it!
Thanks so much! Do you know if there are any substitutions?
Hi Kate! Honestly, I can’t think of any. You could just use chicken stock or omit it.
This looks A!Maz!Ing! But my husband is reluctant because his favorite aspect of my sweet potatoes casserole is the marshmallows on top. Is there any Thanksgiving miracle in which marshmallows could be incorporated in your recipe?
Hi Elizabeth! To be honest with you, this recipe wasn’t designed for the marshmallows—I’m worried that would be excessively sweet. If you want to go that route, I would suggest this vanilla bean sweet potato casserole. It will be really sweet with the marshmallows on top, but you could bake them on there at the end anyway if that is your family thing :-) https://www.wellplated.com/healthy-sweet-potato-casserole/
Planning to make this for the first time this year. Looks like just what I was looking for. Would you recommend sweet potatoes or more of a ruby-fleshed yam? Thanks!
Hi Emily, I would recommend sticking with sweet potatoes as listed in the recipe. I hope you enjoy it!
Hi Erin, all of the coconut oil I can find say that the it is flavorless. Can I substitute vegetable oil? I am so looking forward to making this dish and don’t want to spoil it.
Thanks,
Ben
Hi Ben! Sure, you can substitute vegetable oil. Flavorless coconut oil would probably work too. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Great recipe! I doubled the topping for even more whiskey-pecan goodness, and it’s in the oven as I type! :) Thanks for another yummy dish!
Excellent idea, Bailey! :) I hope you loved the recipe!
Covered or uncovered bake?
Uncovered! You only need to cover my recipes if the directions say so. I hope you love it!
This was delicious! The only sub I made was olive oil for coconut oil. However, I thought the sweet potato prep was overly complicated and time consuming. I just cubed them raw and roasted, didn’t peel.
Melanie, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for sharing your swap and for taking the time to leave this review!
Could this be finalized in a crock pot instead of the oven?
Hi Beth, you could keep them warm in the slow cooker, but overall I recommend the oven for the baking because it helps the glaze reduce and the pecans crisp up further. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Fixed it last year and everyone loved. Repeat performance this year
Hooray! I’m so glad it’s a repeat recipe, Lynne. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this review!
I tried this recipe and it was a huge hit. At first, I thought this recipe couldn’t get any better, but I like to experiment and i love color. I’m going to try this again, but next time things are going to get a little wild. I’m going to add beets (adapted from candy roasted beets and sweets recipes) and top the dish with a garnish of fresh blueberries, because blueberries with pecans are delicious.
I’m glad you enjoy the recipe, and your ideas for next time sound colorful! Thanks for taking the time to review the recipe.
What can I substitute the liquor for what are some good ideas being as though there will be kids eating this dish.
Hi Evelyn, you could use chicken stock or omit it. I hope you enjoy!
Thank you appreciate it
What can I use instead of coconut oil?
Hi! You could try swapping in olive oil or vegetable oil. I hope this helps!