Best 5 Contest Winning Sweet Potato Bake Recipes
Indulge in a culinary delight with our irresistible Sweet Potato Bake, a harmonious blend of sweet potatoes, a medley of vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce. This delectable dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece. Our curated collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit every palate. From the classic Sweet Potato Bake with a crispy pecan topping to the innovative Southwest Sweet Potato Bake bursting with Mexican flavors, our selection promises an extraordinary culinary experience. Whether you prefer a traditional or a more adventurous taste, our recipes will guide you in creating a dish that will leave your family and friends craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GOURMET SWEET POTATO CLASSIC
Once you taste this, you won't ever go back to the marshmallow-topped variety! I have peeled and cooked in the microwave, and also boiled the sweet potatoes. They taste the same no matter how you cook them. So, use the technique that works best for you!
Provided by Heather
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake sweet potatoes 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they begin to soften. Cool slightly, peel, and mash.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, salt, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and heavy cream. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Mix with a pastry blender or your fingers to the consistency of course meal. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is crisp and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 201.1 mg, Sugar 37.6 g
CONTEST-WINNING SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
I am always looking for ways to use our abundant sweet potatoes. This casserole recipe is my own creation that I have made many times. I take it to family potlucks; it never fails to bring compliments! -Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl; mash. Cool slightly. Stir in the egg whites, syrup and vanilla., Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the pecans, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with apricots and cherries. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and the fruits are heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THE BEST SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
We opted for a nutty crumb topping over marshmallows to create a pleasantly crunchy contrast to the creamy and soft mashed sweet potatoes. The filling gets a pumpkin pie-like treatment, with brown sugar and vanilla for a deep caramel flavor and butter and eggs for richness. This recipe is bound to become a holiday staple.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the sweet potatoes: Add 1 3/4 pounds peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Mash the sweet potatoes.
- For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
- Whisk together the butter, mashed sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- For the topping: Combine the flour, brown sugar, butter and salt in a medium bowl until moist and the mixture clumps together. Stir in the pecans. Spread the mixture over the top of the sweet potatoes in an even layer. Bake until mostly set in the center and golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.
WORLD'S BEST SWEET POTATO PIE
Being from the South, we love our sweet potato pie. While many use many different ingredients to make their sweet potato pie this one stands out for its simplicity and goodness. This recipe was passed down to me from my best friend's mother who would cook the absolutely best sweet potato pies. After asking many times she finally wrote it down for me. Prepare yourself for the world's best sweet potato pie. Enjoy with whipped cream.
Provided by Lewis
Categories Desserts Pies Sweet Potato Pie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Drain water, peel sweet potatoes, and mash in a bowl.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Mix butter and eggs together in a bowl until smooth; stir into mashed sweet potatoes. Mix milk, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, nutmeg, baking powder, and lemon juice into sweet potato mixture; pour into the 3 pie shells.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a pie comes out clean, about 40 minutes more. Cool pies for 15 to 30 minutes before refrigerating to cool completely, 1 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 244 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
CONTEST WINNER - TWICE-BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE
This was my winning entry in the Annual Power Facts Recipe Contest sponsored by Alabama Power. I think it was in 2004. Warning: it's loaded with fat, calories and TASTE!!
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil potatoes until cooked.
- While potatoes are boiling, fry bacon.
- Chop fried bacon.
- Drain potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add all other ingredients.
- Whip with electric mixer (don't whip until completely smooth - leave some chunks in it; if you whip it too much it will be soupy).
- Put whipped potato mixture into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
- Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 72.5, Sodium 445.2, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 14.6
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, use a combination of melted butter and olive oil to coat the sweet potatoes.
- To achieve a caramelized glaze, brush the sweet potatoes with maple syrup or honey during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger to the sweet potatoes before baking.
- If you like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sweet potatoes.
- To make the dish more substantial, add cooked bacon, crumbled feta cheese, or chopped nuts to the sweet potatoes before baking.
Conclusion:
Sweet potato bake is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a great option for busy weeknights or special occasions. Whether you like it crispy or tender, savory or sweet, there's a sweet potato bake recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give sweet potato bake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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