Smoky Sweet Potato Cakes With Mama Callie's Maple Syrup Recipe

Name: Smoky Sweet Potato Cakes With Mama Callie's Maple Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potato, peeled; 1 small yellow onion, grated; 3 -4 green onions, finely chopped; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ cup peanut oil, for frying; ¾ cup water; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1 small pinch kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 lb sweet potato, peeled
1 small yellow onion, grated
3 -4 green onions, finely chopped
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ cup peanut oil, for frying
¾ cup water
1 cup light brown sugar
1 small pinch kosher salt

1
Grate the sweet potatoes into a medium mixing bowl.
2
Add the grated onion, green onions, flour, beaten eggs, paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
3
Heat the peanut oil in a large, deep cast iron skillet over medium heat.
4
Working in batches, drop 1/4 cup of the sweet potato mixture into the hot oil, lighlty flattening into 1/2 inch thick pancakes with a spatula.
5
Fry until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6
Move to a paper towel lined sheet tray to drain.
7
Sprinkle with salt.
8
Repeat with remaining pancakes.
9
Note: Don't grate the sweet potatoes until just before you're readiy to mix and cook; otherwise, they might turn brown and ruin your pancakes!
10
If need be, wam in a 200*F. oven until ready to serve.

557

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sweet potato, peeled, 1 small yellow onion, grated, 3 -4 green onions, finely chopped, ½ cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Smoky Sweet Potato Cakes With Mama Callie's Maple Syrup falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Smoky Sweet Potato Cakes With Mama Callie's Maple Syrup

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