Best Creamy Sweet Potato Polenta Recipes

SWEET POTATO POLENTA

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This recipe is an adoptee from the RecipeZaar account, and I haven't tried it yet. I will repost here when I have tried the recipe. I won't change the recipe, though...it seems that people like it the way it is. Enjoy!

Provided by Aunt Cookie

Categories Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes, baked, peeled and meat pureed in food processor
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups water
3/4 cup cornmeal (polenta grind)
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup shredded asiago cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

Bring the heavy cream and water to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium.
Slowly add the cornmeal, stirring constantly.
Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
Add pureed sweet potato, brown sugar and cheese, combine well.
Finish with a dab of butter and season with S+P.

CREAMY AND LIGHT MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Creamy and Light Mashed Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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.

CREAMY MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes image

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

Ingredients

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