33 Bourbon-Spiked Recipes

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33 Bourbon-Spiked Recipes2/33 Brownie Bourbon Bites 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chocolate and chopped pecans flavor these simple, spirited treats. Make a double batch so you can give some as gifts and savor the rest!—Paula Kirchenbauer, Newton, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 110 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 3/33 Ginger Mint Julep Test Kitchen Approved Ginger Mint Julep Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Enjoy one while gathering with friends for a baby shower or luncheon

Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mint juleps aren’t just for Kentucky Derby day! Enjoy one while gathering with friends for a baby shower or luncheon. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 238 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 4/33 Bourbon Meatballs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kick-start your meatballs with a splash of bourbon and

vinegar for punchy sweet-and-sour flavor

vinegar for punchy sweet-and-sour flavor. These Kentucky Derby bourbon meatballs are perfect to snack on while you watch the race. —Kimla Carsten, Grand Junction, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 95 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 5/33 Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to try a different take on taco night and decided on a barbecue theme.

Even my father enjoyed this meal, and he doesn’t usually care for tacos

Even my father enjoyed this meal, and he doesn’t usually care for tacos. —LaDale Hymer, Cleveland, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 taco: 387 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 855mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 6/33 Honey-Bourbon Hot Chocolate Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Bourbon Hot Chocolate Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I like to enjoy this grown-up version of hot chocolate on a cold winter evening. It’s even better made with honey-flavored bourbon if you can find that

in your local store

in your local store. —Andrea Harvath, Duncannon, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without toppings): 376 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 7/33 Favorite Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Tart Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up in Louisiana where, as in most of the South, pecan pie is a staple. This tart variation is extra good because it includes chocolate. I decided to up the decadence even

more by adding bourbon and drizzling some caramel on top

more by adding bourbon and drizzling some caramel on top. —Amber Needham, San Antonio, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 357 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 8/33 Maple-Glazed Green Beans 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Maple-Glazed Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After I picked my first green beans of the season one year, I wanted to make a savory side dish that was unique, quick and packed with flavor.

I loved this so much I couldn’t stop eating it

I loved this so much I couldn’t stop eating it. The next day I picked more beans and made this delicious side dish again. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 173 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 9/33 Cranberry Bourbon 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The subtle tang of cranberry and the warm winter spices make this bourbon just right for holiday toasts—neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail. —James Schend,

This recipe is the perfect combination of savory and sweet

Dairy Freed Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce bourbon: 64 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 10/33 Bourbon-Soaked Bacon and Ginger Cinnamon Rolls 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon-Soaked Bacon and Ginger Cinnamon Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. The bourbon-soaked bacon adds a smoky, savory, bold taste to normal cinnamon rolls. The ginger and pecan topping makes for a crunchy, spicy finish.

Plus, they’re so tender, they melt in your mouth

—Shannen Casey, Berkeley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 267 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 11/33 BBQ Chicken Sliders 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved BBQ Chicken Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Brining the meat overnight helps make these BBQ chicken sliders taste exceptionally good. Plus, they’re so tender, they melt in your mouth. —Rachel Kunkel, Schell City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 sliders: 424 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 98mg

Folks have been flipping over this peach upside-down cake for generations

cholesterol, 993mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. 12/33 Peach Upside-Down Cake 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peach Upside-Down Cake Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks have been flipping over this peach upside-down cake for generations. This dessert is very popular with my family and guests. —Terri Kirschner, Carlisle, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 384 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 13/33 Bourbon-Glazed Ham 5 Reviews Contest

Smoky and sweet flavors come through in every bite of this Kentucky-style ham

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon-Glazed Ham Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Smoky and sweet flavors come through in every bite of this Kentucky-style ham. Since I found this recipe, it’s the only ham I make. —Sue Schiller, Tomahawk, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked ham: 301 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 1200mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. 14/33 Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel Recipe

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because my husband loves pumpkin pie, I’ve looked high and low for that “perfect” recipe. But as soon as he tasted this tart, he told me to stop searching, declaring this the best he’s ever tried! —Brenda Ryan, Marshall, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 463 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 364mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 15/33 Kentucky Lemonade 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings

6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mint and bourbon give this drink a bit of a Kentucky kick, and ginger ale makes it a fizzy party punch.—Cathy Justus, Taylor, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without bourbon): 129 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 16/33 Chocolate Pecan Pie 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my fiance first made this chocolate bourbon pecan pie for me, I

declared it to be the best pie ever!

declared it to be the best pie ever! Creamy chocolate combines with crunchy nuts in a great, gooey filling. We can’t get enough of this recipe inspired by Kentucky Derby bourbon chocolate pecan pie. —Tanya Taylor, Cary, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 676 calories, 35g fat (14g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium, 89g carbohydrate (70g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 17/33 Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce Test Kitchen Approved JULIA HARTBECK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing better than this comforting bread

pudding on a cold, wintry day

pudding on a cold, wintry day. The bourbon sauce tastes extravagant, but it’s really simple to prepare. The slow cooker does the most of the work for you! —Hope Johnson, Youngwood, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup with 2 tablespoons sauce: 477 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (59g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 18/33 Mint Julep 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 cups syrup) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It wouldn’t be Kentucky Derby Day without this mint julep

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