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Homemade Puréed Sweet Potato Baby Food

Homemade Puréed Sweet Potato Baby Food

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a small saucepan with water; add sweet potatoes. Bring water to a boil and cook sweet potatoes until tender enough to break apart with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer sweet potatoes to a food processor or an immersion blender cup, reserving the cooking water. Blend sweet potatoes until smooth. Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup cooking water and blend until desired consistency is reached.

By tcasa

Baked Sweet Potato Chips

Baked Sweet Potato Chips

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread sweet potato slices evenly on 2 cookie sheets. Coat evenly with cooking spray; sprinkle 1/2 of the garlic-pepper seasoning on top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip, spray on the second side, and sprinkle remaining seasoning on top. Continue baking until tender, about 15 minutes more.

By Swiftly Sherlock

Onion Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Onion Roasted Sweet Potatoes

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place sweet potatoes, oil, and onion soup mix in a large bowl; toss until sweet potatoes are well coated. Spread sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potatoes are tender, about 40 to 50 minutes.

By Jessica Schumacher

Mashed Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave Recipe

Mashed Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave Recipe

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Poke holes along each side of the sweet potato with a fork, at least 4 sets on each side.
  2. 2 Microwave the potato on high for 8 minutes. Turn over and continue to cook in the microwave until tender, about 8 minutes more.
  3. 3 Cut potato in half and remove soft potato flesh into a bowl with a spoon. Mash the potato with a fork and mix with cream cheese and butter.

By jmlow

Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Beat potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth. Add Neufchatel cheese; beat until smooth. Season with sea salt.

By harmonyb

Microwave Sweet Potato Chips

Microwave Sweet Potato Chips

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sweet potato slices and olive oil in a large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange sweet potato slices in a single layer on a large microwave-safe plate; season with salt.
  2. 2 Cook in microwave until chips are dry, crisp, and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Cool chips on plate before transferring to a bowl. Repeat with remaining sweet potato slices.

By sonjagroset

Sweet Potato Chips in the Air Fryer

Sweet Potato Chips in the Air Fryer

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place sweet potato slices in a large bowl. Stir in avocado oil, evenly coating each piece. Add Creole seasoning, stirring to combine. Place slices in a thin layer on the bottom of the air fryer basket.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 7 minutes. Shake slices and turn to allow for even cooking. Continue cooking until desired crispness is achieved, about 6 more minutes. Transfer potato slices to a rack and allow to cool.

By Bibi

Baked Sweet Potato Coins

Baked Sweet Potato Coins

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Make a lengthwise cut partway through the middle of each sweet potato.
  3. 3 Cut potatoes into coins using the slicer attachment on a spiralizer. Arrange coins on the baking sheets. Spray with cooking spray. Season both sides with seasoned salt.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to curl, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with more salt. Let cool until crisp, about 10 minutes.

By Carol Castellucci Miller

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil and add sweet potatoes. Boil until potatoes can be pierced with a fork but are still firm, about 15 minutes. Do not over-boil, or they will be messy to grate. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2 Grate sweet potatoes into a bowl using a box grater. Carefully mix in Cajun seasoning. Form mixture into tot-shaped cylinders.
  3. 3 Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place tots in the basket in a single row without touching each other or the sides of the basket. Spray tots with olive oil spray and sprinkle with sea salt.
  4. 4 Heat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook tots for 8 minutes. Turn, spray with more olive oil spray, and sprinkle with more sea salt. Cook for 8 minutes more.

By fabeveryday

Candied Yams

Candied Yams

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place drained yams or sweet potatoes in a medium baking dish; distribute butter pieces evenly on top.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with brown sugar and top with a layer with miniature marshmallows.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potatoes are tender and marshmallows have melted, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By LORIEANN29

Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole

Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Place whole sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water; boil until soft. Transfer to a cutting board; when cool enough to handle, remove skins. Cut into bite-sized pieces; transfer to prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Add crushed pineapple, brown sugar, and butter to baking dish; stir to combine.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until casserole mushy with no excess water in dish, about 45 minutes.

By DELORA

Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes

Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil cut-up sweet potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Melt butter and brown sugar together in a frying pan until bubbly. Add orange juice and stir until smooth. Add the sweet potatoes and cook slowly, turning occasionally until caramelized, about 20 minutes.

By Brenda

Yummy Candied Yams

Yummy Candied Yams

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over medium heat, place potatoes in water. Top with butter and sugar, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, without stirring, until mixture is thick and syrupy, 40 minutes. Mixture will thicken slightly as it cools. Remove from heat and serve warm.

By Pamela

Simple Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole

Simple Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Mash sweet potatoes with milk in a bowl, adding milk a little at a time, until potatoes reach desired consistency. Spread sweet potatoes into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bring maple syrup and butter to a boil in a saucepan; pour boiling syrup mixture over sweet potatoes.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potatoes are hot and topping begins to cook into a sticky caramel, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Barbara Kingston

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and transfer sweet potatoes to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Mash sweet potatoes with a potato masher until mostly smooth.
  3. 3 Gradually stir in milk until sweet potatoes reach desired consistency.
  4. 4 Stir in syrup and butter until smooth.

By RAINSPIRIT

Baked Sweet Potato

Baked Sweet Potato

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a glass baking dish with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Pierce sweet potatoes all over with a fork; rub with oil and place in the prepared dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, flipping halfway through. Remove from the oven; rest for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Slice sweet potatoes in half lengthwise; cut small slits into flesh. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar and place 1 teaspoon butter on each half.

By Henry Gobel

Baked Sweet Potato Sticks

Baked Sweet Potato Sticks

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 In a large bowl mix olive oil and paprika. Add potato sticks and stir by hand to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.

By Christine L

Super Simple Sweet Potato Dog Treats

Super Simple Sweet Potato Dog Treats

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Prick sweet potato several times with a fork. Cook in the microwave on high until tender, about 6 minutes. Let sit until cool enough to handle.
  3. 3 Cut potato in half and scoop flesh into a bowl; discard skin. Mash potato with a fork or potato masher. Transfer about 1 cup mashed potato to a large bowl, saving any remaining for another use.
  4. 4 Mix whole wheat flour, eggs, and applesauce into sweet potato in the bowl until a dough forms.
  5. 5 Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and roll dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter or cut dough into strips with a pizza cutter. Arrange cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

By CookinBug

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Drain potatoes and transfer to a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until dried, 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a mixing bowl. Keep the oven on.
  6. 6 Mash sweet potatoes with a potato masher until no large lumps remain. Add brown sugar, allspice, and cinnamon; continue mashing until potatoes are evenly seasoned.
  7. 7 Spoon mixture into a casserole dish and spread marshmallows in an even layer over top.
  8. 8 Bake in the oven until marshmallows just begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for 1 minute.

By Samantha

Thanksgiving Yams

Thanksgiving Yams

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sweet potatoes, butter, and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium heat. Break gingersnap cookies into sweet potatoes mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Spread desired amount of marshmallows over sweet potato mixture. Off heat, cover with a lid until marshmallows melted, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

By Rhonda

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Apples

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Apples

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill.
  2. 2 In a bowl, toss the sweet potato and apple slices with the cinnamon and sugar. Divide the mixture into 4 portions, places each on a large piece of aluminum foil. Top each with an equal amount of butter. Tightly seal foil around each portion.
  3. 3 Place foil packets on the grill, and cook 40 minutes, turning every 5 to 10 minutes, until potatoes and apples are tender.

By BCRANE75

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup honey, and olive oil together in a bowl until potatoes are completely coated. Spread potatoes out on a baking sheet and drizzle any remaining olive oil mixture over the top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet, 5 to 10 minutes; dust potatoes with cinnamon. Transfer sweet potatoes to plates and drizzle with remaining honey.

By Kailyn Nicole Spears

Quick and Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Quick and Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; add butter, garlic, basil, and thyme. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth.

By Master Chef

Elimination Meatballs with Zucchini

Elimination Meatballs with Zucchini

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Mash sweet potatoes with a fork in a large bowl; set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Mix zucchini and yellow squash into the bowl with the sweet potatoes. Add turkey and black pepper. Form mixture into 1-inch balls and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.

By familychef

Microwaved Baked Sweet Potatoes

Microwaved Baked Sweet Potatoes

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash sweet potatoes and prick several times all over with a fork.
  2. 2 Place in a microwave on top of a paper towel and cover with another paper towel. Cook on high for 5 minutes (may need more depending on strength of microwave and thickness of potato).
  3. 3 Turn the potatoes over and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove potatoes and test for softness. If not soft, cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil and allow to cool, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Slice them open and add butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Mash the soft flesh with a fork.

By Chris Denzer

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Chips

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Chips

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.
  2. 2 Arrange sweet potato slices in a single layer onto baking sheets. Stir together butter, salt, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl; brush onto sweet potato slices.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until edges curl upwards, about 20 to 25 minutes.

By chunker

Savory Sweet Potato Fries

Savory Sweet Potato Fries

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss sweet potatoes, olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until evenly coated. Arrange sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Carolyn Vaught

Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes

Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
105 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place a steamer basket in a large pot. Add 2-inches of water and bring to a boil. Add sweet potatoes to the steamer basket, cover, and cook until easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool.
  3. 3 Peel and slice sweet potatoes into rounds; transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Melt brown sugar, butter, water, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is bubbly; pour over sweet potatoes.
  5. 5 Bake sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until golden and caramelized, about 1 hour, basting occasionally with brown sugar sauce.

By MICHELLERENE

Spiralized Brown Butter Sage Sweet Potato

Spiralized Brown Butter Sage Sweet Potato

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
9 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut sweet potato into spaghetti-like ribbons with a spiralizer.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potato ribbons; cook, stirring often and adding more oil to prevent sticking, until starting to soften, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  3. 3 Heat butter in the same skillet until melted and foaming, about 1 minute. Add sage leaves; swirl until butter is a rich caramel color and leaves are crisp and dark green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove sage leaves from the butter. Add sweet potato; stir to coat well.
  4. 4 Season sweet potato with salt and garnish with crisp sage leaves.

By Arizona Desert Flower

Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Place ½ sweet potatoes in a bowl; mash. Stir in condensed milk, butter, and cinnamon. Add remaining ½ sweet potato cubes; sprinkle in all but 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Stir gently to combine but not so brown sugar dissolves. Transfer sweet potato mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with marshmallows; sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar on top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until marshmallows are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

By NKTompk03