Best Open Leek Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

SWEET POTATO PIE I

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This recipe was shared with me by a special friend in Atlanta, GA. It has long been a favorite, and everyone who tastes it says it is the best they have ever had.

Provided by COUGAAR

Categories Desserts Pies Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (1 pound) sweet potato
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
2 eggs
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

Boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. Run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
Break apart sweet potato in a bowl. Add butter, and mix well with mixer. Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 253.7 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

SWEET POTATO, CHEESE AND LEEK PIE

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Adapted from 'Healthy cooking for your Kids' Cookbook. A lovely side dish. For a quick one dish family meal try adding bits of ham, julienned carrots, green peas and broccoli.

Provided by WizzyTheStick

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
7 ounces creme fraiche
3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon butter, for greasing dish
2 leeks, finely sliced
2 3/4 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
1 ounce whole wheat breadcrumbs, fresh
black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F
Mix the oil, garlic and crème fraîche together in a large bowl.
Add the sweet potato slices and toss until coated.
Lightly grease a gratin dish.
Layer in sweet potato mixture and leeks ending with potato on the top.
Top with cheese and breadcrumbs or just the cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, removing foil for the last 5 minutes of the cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.1, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 92, Sodium 289.4, Carbohydrate 76.8, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 16.1, Protein 13