Best Creamy Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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CREAMY TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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I like to make these twice-baked sweet potatoes because they can be prepared ahead of time. With the addition of cream cheese, they are very creamy and not overly sweet. It is so easy to increase the quantity to any number. -Linda Call, Falun, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 10 ounces each)
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet until tender, 45-60 minutes. Cool slightly., Cut off a thin slice from top of each potato. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in.-thick shells. Mash pulp with cream cheese, brown sugar and cinnamon. Spoon into shells; return to pan. Top with pecans. Bake until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMY MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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This is a healthier and not-so-sweet option for those who prefer sweet potato fries to sweet potato pies. I use organic ingredients, but it is not required!

Provided by harmonyb

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 ounces Neufchatel cheese (such as Organic Valley®), softened
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • 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 mixing bowl.
  • Beat potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth; add cream cheese and beat again until smooth. Season potatoes with sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 194.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CREAMY AND LIGHT MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds sweet potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into 2-inch rounds
1 cup heavy cream
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving
1/2 cup brown sugar
Zest of 1 lemon.
1/2 teaspoon freshly-grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are very tender, about 45 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let them stand to release any excess water, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine the sweet potatoes, cream, butter, sugar, lemon zest, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Mash until the mixture is light and smooth. Serve with a pat of butter.

TWICE-BAKED CREAMY SWEET POTATOES



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"Everyone loves twice-baked potatoes but they're even better made with sweet potatoes! The microwave helps turn ordinary potatoes into a dish fit for a holiday." -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium sweet potatoes
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until tender, turning once. , When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a large bowl, mash the pulp. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, butter and salt; mix well. Spoon into potato shells., Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMY SWEET POTATOES



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I took my mother's delicious sweet potato casserole recipe and gave it a new twist by adding the tempting taste of orange-a fruit very abundant in our state. The flavors are wonderful together and make this dish a family favorite. -Norma Poole, Auburndale, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes. Add eggs, orange juice, butter, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. , Bake at 350° until set, 35-40 minutes. Top with marshmallows; return to oven until they just begin to puff and melt, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET POTATOES IN CREAMY CINNAMON SAUCE



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This is from the Low Fat Low Cholesterol Cookbook, and b/c I love sweet potatoes and cinnamon thought it would be good. I changed the serving amount after I'm Pat's kind review.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces sweet potatoes
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 tablespoons brown sugar (or more)
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon light margarine spread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes, then cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Arrange the sweet potato slices in even layers on the bottom of a nonstick 8 inch round or square baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes.
  • Dot with the margarine.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender, stirring once halfway through the baking time.

CREAMY MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
3 tablespoons heavy cream
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

Steps:

  • Combine the butter, 2 tablespoons cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, sugar, and sweet potatoes in a large saucepan.
  • Cook, covered, over low heat until the potatoes are fall-apart tender, 35-40 minutes.
  • Off the heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon cream and mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.6, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 87.1, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7, Protein 2.6

CREAMY SWEET POTATOES



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This quick-fix veggie side dish could easily pass for a dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (18 ounces) vacuum-pack sweet potatoes
1/2 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mash sweet potatoes in 2-quart saucepan until no lumps remain. Stir in remaining ingredients except pecans.
  • Heat over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

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