Flavorful Side Dish with Yogurt & Pecans

Sweet potato patties are the perfect side dish for any meal because they’re delicious and oh-so satisfying. Whether you’re enjoying a family dinner or preparing for a special occasion, you’ll want to add these to the menu.

The first time I made them was for a holiday dinner. Now I make these super easy sweet potato patties throughout the year when I need something with a little extra flavor. And these deliver big time!

Reasons We Love These Sweet Potato Patties

There are lots of reasons to love this delicious side dish. First of all, they taste amazing.

I also like the versatility. For example, you can add yogurt or sour cream, whipped cream, nuts, or seeds for extra texture. My family enjoys the crunch of pecans.

They’re easy to make, either for a family weeknight dinner or a potluck. I’ve noticed that people come back for seconds, and they’re always disappointed when they’re all gone.

Simple Ingredients

You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry and fridge. Even if you don’t, they’re all readily available items you can find in any grocery store.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make sweet potato patties:

You can use olive oil instead of butter, but it will alter the flavor somewhat.

Instead of honey, you might want to try brown sugar or maple syrup. Of the 3 options, honey is my favorite. Next is maple syrup, and then brown sugar.

Step-by-Step Directions

First, in a medium-size bowl, mash the baked sweet potatoes. You can use a potato masher, fork, or mixer.

This time, I just used a fork because that’s what was closest to me at the moment.

Secondly, add the egg, flour, honey, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to the sweet potatoes. Just pour them all in with the mashed sweet potatoes.

Then, stir until well mixed. Again, you can use whatever you have on hand. I continued stirring with the fork.

Now, put the butter in the center of a skillet and turn the heat on medium-high. Swirl the skillet around until the entire bottom of it is coated with melted butter.

Make 5 or 6 balls with scoops of the sweet potato mixture.

They don’t have to be perfect. In fact, it’s hard to keep them perfectly shaped when you get to the next step.

Put them into the skillet and press down with the back of a spatula until they are about 1/2 inch thick.

If you can’t get them flat enough with the spatula, go ahead and gently press them down with your fingertips.

Fry them for about 60 seconds. Flip them and fry the other side for 60 seconds. They cook quickly, so keep a close eye on them.

Finally, remove them from the skillet. Serve hot.

You can top them or leave them plain. I like to put a little bit of vanilla yogurt on mine and then add a few pecans for some extra crunch.

Ways to Serve Sweet Potato Patties

As I mentioned, I like them with yogurt and pecans. You can also top them with whipped cream, marshmallows, or sprinkled cinnamon.

I’ve even been known to have sweet potatoes for dessert with a dollop of ice cream on top. This is your recipe, so do what makes you and your family happy.

More Sweet Potato Recipes

Sweet potatoes are so versatile that you can enjoy them a variety recipes. One of my favorite foods of all time is a simple baked sweet potato.

All you have to do is pop the sweet potato in the oven and bake it on 350 degrees F until it’s done. I like them this way, either with or without butter.

The cook time can be anywhere from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the side of the potato. The way I can tell is by gently squeezing the sides.

We also enjoy a good sweet potato casserole. Some people save this recipe for the holidays, but I don’t. In fact, I make it year-round. My recipe calls for nuts, but if I don’t have any, I don’t worry. It’s still good without them.

You can also cut your sweet potatoes into strips and fry them. Or you can cut them larger and make sweet potato wedges.

It’s super easy to make sweet potato fries or wedges in the air fryer. All you have to do is spritz them with a tiny bit of olive oil, put them in the air fryer basket, and cook them for about 15 minutes on 375 degrees F.

Since all air fryers are different, you might need to cook them a shorter or longer amount of time. So test them at about 12 minutes to determine if they need to cook longer.

If you want something super delicious and crunchy, make these sweet potato chips. You can add additional seasonings besides what’s in the recipe if you like. I baked them, but you can also cook them in the air fryer.

Honey roasted sweet potatoes make a delicious side dish for any meal. This is an easy recipe that delivers a lot of wonderful flavor!

Mashed sweet potatoes with lots of butter on them taste wonderful. You can do almost anything with a sweet potato that you can do with a regular potato.

More Side Dish Recipes

I like to have a variety of side dish recipes to keep things interesting around here. We eat all sorts of potatoes and vegetables in a lot of different ways.

This garlic zucchini parmesan recipe is packed with flavor and goes with almost anything. It takes any meal from boring to fun and flavorful.

Another delicious side dish your family will love is this creamed spinach. Even people who don’t typically enjoy spinach like this one.

These buttermilk garlic mashed potatoes are so delicious they don’t even need gravy. Don’t be surprised when your family asks for seconds … or even thirds.

FAQs

Here are answers to a few questions you might have:

Can You Use Frozen Sweet Potatoes?

Yes, in fact, this might even save a step if they are precooked. Just remember to thaw them first.

Can You Freeze Leftovers?

Absolutely! Be sure to store them in an airtight container. That will help prevent getting ice crystals.

How Should You Reheat Sweet Potato Patties?

You can either microwave them one or two at a time on high for about 30 seconds to a minute or place them in the oven and bake at 350˚ F until they reach the desired temperature. That should only take about 10 minutes.

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