Best 7 Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Recipes

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In the realm of Southern comfort food, the old-fashioned sweet potato reigns supreme, a culinary gem steeped in tradition and bursting with flavor. These delectable sweet potatoes, often served as a side dish or a delectable dessert, are a delightful blend of sweet and savory, a harmonious union of humble ingredients that create a dish both nostalgic and utterly irresistible. From the classic candied sweet potatoes glazed with a luscious orange sauce to the comforting sweet potato casserole topped with a golden brown pecan streusel, this article presents a delightful array of recipes that pay homage to this Southern staple. Whether you crave the simplicity of roasted sweet potatoes with a hint of cinnamon or the decadent indulgence of sweet potato pie with its flaky crust and velvety filling, this collection offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, embark on a culinary journey through the world of old-fashioned sweet potatoes, and discover the secrets to crafting this timeless dish that has captured hearts and palates for generations.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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My family likes the marshmallow topping, but you can also vary it if you prefer a crunchier texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 large), peeled and cubed
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
18 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender; drain. , Transfer to a large bowl and mash. Add the milk, brown sugar, butter, egg, cinnamon, vanilla, allspice, salt and nutmeg; beat until smooth., Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Top with marshmallows. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or just until marshmallows begin to puff and brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED SWEET POTATO PIE



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This is a down home fresh sweet potato pie. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family.

Provided by Lisa H.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix the sweet potatoes, eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Pour into the pie crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Top with whipped topping or serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 78.9 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 400.2 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD WITH SWEET PICKLES



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Categories     Salad     Egg     Onion     Potato     Side     Steam     Fourth of July     Mayonnaise     Celery     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds white-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup diced celery
3/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion
3/4 cup nonfat mayonnaise
1/2 cup sweet pickle slices, each quartered
3 tablespoons sweet pickle juice from pickle jar

Steps:

  • Steam potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes. Cool. Place potatoes in large bowl. Add eggs, celery, onion, mayonnaise, pickles and pickle juice. Toss gently to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

OLD FASHIONED SWEET POTATO PIE



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Aint Bs

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups peeled cooked sweet potatoes
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 -2 tablespoon Bourbon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup milk
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells
3 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • For the filling, using an electric hand mixer, combine the potatoes, 1 cup of the sugar, the butter, eggs, vanilla, salt, and spices. Mix thoroughly.
  • Add the milk and continue to mix.
  • Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Place the pie on a rack and cool to room temperature before covering with meringue.
  • For the meringue, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form;.
  • Beat in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Continue beating until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is glossy and stiff, but not dry.
  • With a rubber spatula, spoon the meringue onto the pie, forming peaks. Make sure the meringue touches the crust all around. Sprinkle with a pinch of granulated sugar. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until delicately browned. Cool and serve.

OLD FASHIONED SWEET POTATO PIE



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This is my first experience with sweet potato pie. Let me just say...OHHHHH MY! So good, my Father in Law says it's the best he's ever had! This pie has a meringue, but don't let that scare you it is super easy. I made it both ways, with the vanilla and the bourbon both were great! Courtesy of Paula Deen.

Provided by PeytonandKaylansMama

Categories     Pie

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked peeled sweet potatoes
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 -2 tablespoon Bourbon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup milk
1 (9 inch) pie crusts
3 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Filling:.
  • Using an electric mixer combine potatoes, 1 cup of sugar, butter, eggs vanilla,salt and spices. Mix thoroughly. Add milk, and continue to mix. Pour into pie crust and bake 35-45 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Place pie on rack to cool to room temperature before covering with meringue.
  • Meringue:.
  • Using an electric mixer beat egg whites until soft peaks form; beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Continue beating until sugar dissolves and mixture is glossy and stiff, but not dry. With rubber spatula spoon meringue onto cooled pie, forming peaks. Make sure meringue touches crust all around (to avoid weeping). Sprinkle with a pinch of granulated sugar. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until delicately browned.

OLD FASHIONED SWEET POTATO PIE (MADE EASY)



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie (Made Easy) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 pies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (9 inch) frozen pie crusts
1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes in light syrup (Princella)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (Borden)
2 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon cloves)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Cool Whip
ground cinnamon, sprinkled

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 375 degrees F.
  • ADD sweet potatoes (including syrup) to a food processor with remaining FILLING ingredients.
  • PROCESS the FILLING mixture until smooth.
  • POUR mixture into two 9-inch frozen pie shells.
  • BAKE 55-65 minutes (centers will still move slightly).
  • PLACE pies on wire racks to cool.
  • WHIP heavy whipping cream into a medium bowl with electric beater until it thickens; add remaining TOPPING ingredients gradually and continue whipping until peaks form.
  • SPREAD whipped cream TOPPING over cooled pies.
  • DUST each pie with ground cinnamon if desired as a GARNISH for either TOPPING.
  • SLICE, serve and enjoy!

OLD FASHIONED SWEET POTATO PIE



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As most know I love Sweet Potatoes and can't remember not having them around. Sweet Potato Pies are cooked several different ways with several different ingredients. However, I am posting a favorite. This makes 2 pies...ENJOY

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Pies

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes. bake and cool before mashing.
1/2 c butter
1 1/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
2 large eggs
2 can(s) evaporated milk (12 oz)
2/3 c whole milk
2 9 " pie crust

Steps:

  • 1. Combine sweet potatoes and butter, mix well. Add sugar, flour and spices, mix well again. Blend in eggs and milks, mix well again. Pour evenly into two 9" pie shells. Bake at 425 degrees F. Oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and cook for 1 hour.
  • 2. NOTE: I FIND IT HELPS TO FILL THE PIE SHELLS AFTER THEY ARE ON OVEN RACK WITH A LADLE, DIPPER ETC. IT HELPS PREVENT SPILLING.

Tips:

  • Use a baking sheet with sides. This will help to prevent the sweet potatoes from rolling around and burning.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes at a high temperature. This will help to caramelize the sugars in the potatoes and give them a crispy exterior.
  • Add some butter, salt, and pepper to the sweet potatoes before baking. This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include butter, sour cream, marshmallows, and nuts.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and they can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you like them roasted, baked, or mashed, sweet potatoes are a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.

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