Best 11 Aunt Marys Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Aunt Mary's sweet potatoes are a delectable dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a variety of spices and herbs to create a flavorful and comforting side dish. Whether you're looking for a classic Southern recipe or a more modern twist on this traditional dish, there are many different variations of Aunt Mary's sweet potatoes to choose from. With its rich, caramelized crust and tender, fluffy interior, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

AUNT VIVIAN'S SWEET POTATO PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Aunt Vivian's Sweet Potato Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large sweet potato, unsalted butter, sugar, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, large eggs, self-rising flour, buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, frozen prepared pie crust

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lb large sweet potato, 4 potatoes
1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks, melted
2 ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon self-rising flour
¼ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 pies frozen prepared pie crust, unbaked

Steps:

  • Cook the sweet potatoes in a large pot of boiling water until fork-tender, about 25-30 minutes. Drain and let cool completely.
  • Preheat the oven to 365˚F (185˚C).
  • Peel the sweet potatoes, then transfer to a large bowl and mash thoroughly with an electric hand mixer or fork.
  • Add the melted butter, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Beat to combine, then scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating to incorporate each addition. Add the self-rising flour, buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon extract, and beat to combine.
  • Divide the sweet potato filling between the frozen pie crusts and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for about 1 hour, until pies are set in the center. Cover the crusts with foil if it is getting too dark before the pies finish baking.
  • Cool the pies for 2 hours on a wire rack.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 844 calories, Carbohydrate 103 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 48 grams

AUNT MARGARET'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Aunt Margaret's Sweet Potato Casserole image

My great-aunt made an incredible sweet potato casserole for our holiday dinners. I've lightened it up a bit, but we love it just the same. -Beth Britton, Fairlawn, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cubed
TOPPING:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, make topping by combining flour, brown sugar, oats and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. , Drain potatoes; return to pan. Beat until mashed. Add sugar, milk, eggs, butter and vanilla; mash. Transfer to a broiler-safe 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle topping over potato mixture. , Bake, uncovered, until topping is golden brown, 40-45 minutes; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with marshmallows. If desired, broil 4-5 inches from heat until marshmallows are puffed and golden, 30-45 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH AUNT TC'S SECRET SAUCES



Sweet Potato Fries with Aunt TC's Secret Sauces image

What's my secret for super-crispy sweet potato fries? I actually have two. First, I soak the potatoes in cold water to remove the excess starch. Then, I give them a toss in a cornstarch and seltzer water mixture. The cherry on top? I dust these with a spicy-sweet spice blend and serve them with two different awesome sauces. Bet you can't eat just one!

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
3/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup seltzer water
1/2 cup Carolina mustard barbecue sauce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Miss Brown's House seasoning, recipe follows
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the sweet potato fries: Soak the potatoes in cold water 30 minutes. Dry on paper towels.
  • Stir together the brown sugar, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • For the creamy barbecue sauce: Stir together the barbecue sauce, mayonnaise and House Seasoning in a bowl.
  • For the spicy sauce: Stir together the ketchup, mayonnaise, House Seasoning and hot sauce in a separate bowl.
  • For the sweet potato fries: Pour the oil to a depth of 3 inches in a Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 325 degrees F. Line wire racks with paper towels.
  • Stir together the cornstarch and seltzer water in a medium bowl. Dip the sweet potatoes in the cornstarch mixture in batches until coated. (The coating will be thin. Stir the cornstarch mixture after each batch.) Fry the sweet potatoes, in batches, until they float to the top, 1 to 2 minutes. (The sweet potatoes won't brown yet.) Remove to lined wire racks to drain.
  • Increase the oil temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry the potatoes a second time, in batches, until browned and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to the lined racks to drain. Sprinkle immediately with the brown sugar seasoning. Serve right away with the sauces.
  • Stir together the garlic and onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

AUNT MARY'S VANILLA FROSTING



Aunt Mary's Vanilla Frosting image

Use this creamy vanilla frosting recipe when you need a quick solution for your cakes or cupcakes.

Provided by Leo J. Lagrotte

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
½ cup milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine butter or margarine, shortening, confectioners' sugar, flour, vanilla, and milk in a mixing bowl. Whip all ingredients until fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 70.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

AUNT MARY'S COOKIES



Aunt Mary's Cookies image

This was my great-grandma's sister's recipe. It's an oldie but a goodie!

Provided by Julie Rehagen

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup evaporated milk
6 tablespoons butter
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
3 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • Place sheets of waxed paper onto a work surface.
  • Stir sugar, cocoa, and evaporated milk together in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir butter and marshmallow creme into cocoa mixture. Quickly stir graham cracker crumbs into mixture.
  • Drop cookies by the spoonful onto waxed paper; let stand until firm. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 4.3 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

AUNT RUTH'S SWEET POTATO PIE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Aunt Ruth's Sweet Potato Pie Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by williagx

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 or 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total)
1 stick butter
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk (NOT sweetened condensed)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 pie crusts

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart Dutch oven, bring 3 quarts water to a rolling boil. Peel sweet potatoes, then cut into small pieces. Place potatoes into boiling water; return to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a potato masher or electric hand mixer, cream butter into sweet potatoes. Add eggs and milk. Combine sugar with cornstarch; add to potato mixture along with vanilla and lemon flavoring. Pour into pie shells. Bake until center is set and top is golden brown, about 45 to 50 minutes. Yield: 2 deep dish pies

ROSEMARY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: sweet potatoes, oil, dried rosemary, salt, pepper, fresh parsley

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200ºC).
  • Slice the top and bottom off of the sweet potatoes, and slice potatoes in half crosswise. Rest each half on the broader end, then slice 3 times vertically and horizontally. Turn the potatoes on their side and make 4 or five more slices, to form cubes.
  • Transfer the sweet potatoes to a baking sheet, then add the oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender and starting to brown around the edges.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 12 grams

AUNT MARY'S EGGPLANT BALLS



Aunt Mary's Eggplant Balls image

These hearty, delicious eggplant morsels can be used as a replacement for meatballs, or they can be fried into patties and eaten like burgers.

Provided by LYNETTE MARIE

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups cubed eggplant, with peel
1 tablespoon water
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup dried bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Pour in olive oil and saute garlic just until lightly browned. Mix in eggplant and water. Reduce heat to low and cover skillet. Allow eggplant to steam until soft, about 20 minutes. Place eggplant in a large bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  • Mix cheese, parsley, eggs, and bread crumbs into eggplant. Stir with a wooden spoon or your hands until ingredients are thoroughly combined and mixture can be rolled into balls. Add more bread crumbs as needed to make mixture workable. Refrigerate mixture for 15 minutes, then roll into balls or form into patties.
  • Place eggplant balls on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 53.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 257 mg, Sugar 3 g

AUNT MARY'S DELICIOUS BUNNY CAKE



Aunt Mary's Delicious Bunny Cake image

This cake is great to make in character pans such as a Santa Claus, train pan, or bunny mold. Buttercream frosting is great but you can use other frostings if desired. Color your frosting with desired shade of food coloring.

Provided by Dabney

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 ⅓ cups milk at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons lemon extract
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon orange extract
1 ⅛ cups unsalted butter at room temperature
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs at room temperature
½ cup vegetable shortening
½ cup butter at room temperature
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk at room temperature
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place a rack into the lower third of oven.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Grease and flour a cake mold pan (such as a bunny cake or train cake mold) using vegetable shortening.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Mix 1 1/3 cup milk, lemon extract, 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract, and orange extract in a separate bowl.
  • Beat unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until butter is creamy and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in white sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 more minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating each egg in thoroughly before adding the next.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in flour mixture in several additions, alternating with milk mixture; begin and end with flour mixture. Do not overbeat. Scrape bowl occasionally.
  • Pour batter evenly into prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Place cake in pan on a wire rack and allow to cool for 15 minutes before inverting pan to remove cake. Allow cake to completely cool on wire rack, 3 to 4 hours.
  • Beat vegetable shortening, 1/2 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract in a bowl until frosting is smooth and creamy.
  • Pack the frosting into a heavy resealable plastic bag; force the frosting into one corner of the bag. Clip a small corner off the plastic bag, seal the bag, and pipe the frosting onto the cooled cake in desired pattern.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 893.7 calories, Carbohydrate 120.8 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 43.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.6 g, Sodium 488.2 mg, Sugar 91.1 g

AUNT MARY'S SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Aunt Mary's Sugar Cookies Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs beaten
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter or margerine
1/2 tablespoon soda dissolved in
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups of flour - then continue to add more flour (probably up to 4 cups) to make a dough that is no longer sticky and easy to roll out.

Steps:

  • On a floured board roll out pieces of fough in a smaller portion so easy to work with. Cut in desired shapes with cookie cutters. Decorated as desired. Using a spatula or flat lifter place on geased cookie sheets and bake about 12 minutes or till lightly browned at 325F.

ROASTED ROSEMARY SWEET POTATOES



Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes image

These rosemary sweet potatoes are simply one of the best recipes we've ever made. Roasting them brings out all of the wonderful sweetness! -Kristin Stone, Little Elm, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch rounds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to coat. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil. Place sweet potatoes in a single layer in prepared pan. Bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes longer, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of sweet potatoes for different flavors and textures. Jewel, Garnet, and Beauregard are all good choices.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them.
  • If you are making mashed sweet potatoes, use a potato ricer or food mill to get a smooth and fluffy texture.
  • Add butter, milk, and spices to taste. For a savory dish, try adding garlic, onion, or rosemary. For a sweet dish, try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, or maple syrup.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and they can be used in a variety of dishes, from savory to sweet. With a little planning, you can easily create a delicious and nutritious meal featuring sweet potatoes.

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