SWEET POTATO PANCAKES WITH CINNAMON CREAM

Sweet Potato Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream image

Topped with a rich cinnamon cream, these pancakes are an ideal dish for celebrating the tastes and aromas of fall. -Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sour cream
PANCAKES:
6 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups shredded peeled sweet potatoes (about 3 large)
3 cups shredded peeled apples (about 3 large)
1/3 cup grated onion
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and cinnamon until blended; beat in sour cream. Set aside., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Add the sweet potatoes, apples and onion; toss to coat., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Working in batches, drop sweet potato mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into oil; press slightly to flatten. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve with cinnamon topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.