Sweet Potato And Beet Fritters With Herbed Buttermi

Name: Sweet Potato And Beet Fritters With Herbed Buttermilk Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and grated; 1/2 pound beets, peeled and grated; 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions; 5 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons half and half; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; peanut oil (for frying); 1 cup buttermilk; 4 tablespoons sour cream; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped herbs; 1 clove garlic, pushed through a press or a microplane grater; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper; dash of hot sauce

Servings: persons

1/2 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
1/2 pound beets, peeled and grated
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
5 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons half and half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
peanut oil (for frying)
1 cup buttermilk
4 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped herbs
1 clove garlic, pushed through a press or a microplane grater
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
dash of hot sauce

1
Place sweet potatoes in a clean towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
2
Place sweet potatoes in a bowl and add beets and remaining ingredients.
3
Stir together mixture until just combined.
4
Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for an hour.
5
Pour peanut oil into a pan to the depth of 1/2 an inch.
6
Heat oil over medium-high heat.
7
Drop sweet potato mixture by spoonfuls into hot oil, using the back of the spoon push dow and spread out the mixture to make little patties.
8
Cook, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until nicely browned and crisp.
9
Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper to taste.
10
Serve with herbed buttermilk dip.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and grated, 1/2 pound beets, peeled and grated, 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions, 5 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato And Beet Fritters With Herbed Buttermilk Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Sweet Potato And Beet Fritters With Herbed Buttermilk Dip

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