Smoky Sweet Potato Cakes with Mama Callies Maple Syrup Recipe

Name: Smoky Sweet Potato Cakes with Mama Callies Maple Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled; 1 small yellow onion, grated; 3 or 4 green onions, finely chopped; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup peanut oil, for frying; 1 recipe Mama Callies maple syrup (recipe follows); 3/4 cup water; 1 cup light-brown sugar; Small pinch of kosher salt; (makes 3/4 cup syrup)

Servings: persons

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled
1 small yellow onion, grated
3 or 4 green onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup peanut oil, for frying
1 recipe Mama Callies maple syrup (recipe follows)
3/4 cup water
1 cup light-brown sugar
Small pinch of kosher salt
(makes 3/4 cup syrup)

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, lightly flattening into 1/2-inch-thick pancakes with a spatula.
5
Fry until golden and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
6
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined sheet tray to drain.
7
Sprinkle with salt.
8
Repeat with remaining pancakes.
9
Combine the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
10
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy.
11
Dont grate the sweet potatoes until just before youre ready to mix and cook; otherwise, they might turn brown and ruin your beautiful cakes!
12
If youve gotten ahead of yourself, or are serving your brunch buffet-style, hold the cakes warm in a 200-degree oven until ready to serve.

604

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, 1 small yellow onion, grated, 3 or 4 green onions, finely chopped, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Smoky Sweet Potato Cakes with Mama Callies 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 Callies Maple Syrup

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