Best 10 Creamy Sweet Potato Polenta Recipes

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When searching for a satisfying and creamy side dish to complement your favorite meals, why not try a delectable recipe for creamy sweet potato polenta? This dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the creamy texture of cooked polenta, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a perfect creamy sweet potato polenta.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO POLENTA



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Provided by Nicole Cline

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup of milk
1 cup of water
1/2 cup polenta
1 medium sweet potato, cleaned (about 5.5 x 2.5 inches)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place sweet potato on a sheet pan and cook for 50-60 minutes, until potato is cooked through. Use a fork to test tenderness.
  • Peel skin off the potato once it is cool.
  • Place potato in a food processor (according to your food processors instructions) and run the processor until it is pureed. Set potato aside.
  • In a medium sauce pan, bring milk and water to a boil.
  • Reduce heat so liquid is simmering. Add polenta, salt and pepper. Stir frequently until mixture becomes thick, about 25 minutes.
  • Add pureed sweet potato, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar and mix well. Cook for an additional five minutes.
  • Remove sauce pan from heat and add cubed butter.
  • Line a 9×5 inch pan with wax paper and spread hot polenta out evenly over pan. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Cut into desired shape and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 101, Sugar 4.1 g, Sodium 24.8 mg, Fat 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Protein 1.9 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg

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

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



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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.

PASTA WITH CREAMY SWEET POTATO SAUCE



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This creamy pasta dish is the result of combining two different recipes. I often turn it into a main dish by serving a green salad on the side.-Suzanne Appleyard, Queensbury, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large sweet potato
2/3 cup 2% milk
2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce sweet potato; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning once. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard skin. Place potato in a large bowl and mash with milk., Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute pine nuts and sage in butter until pine nuts are toasted. Remove from pan and set aside., In the same skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in the sweet potato mixture, salt and pepper. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water; add to sweet potato mixture. Stir in the cheese, pine nut mixture and reserved cooking water. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH PARMESAN AND SAUSAGE



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Polenta is such a natural base for so many savory foods - more flavorful than either pasta or mashed potatoes, but somehow just as forgiving - that it's hard to pick a favorite topping. Having said that, I know what mine is: sausage. The fatty succulence of a banger combined with the lean graininess of the cornmeal is somehow perfect.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 good-quality sweet Italian sausages
1 cup medium-to-coarse cornmeal
Salt
1/2 to 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, put cornmeal in a medium saucepan along with 1 cup water and whisk well to make a slurry; continue whisking mixture to eliminate any lumps. Put pan over medium-high heat, sprinkle with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, whisking frequently and adding water as needed to keep mixture loose and free of lumps, between 3 and 4 more cups. If mixture becomes too thick, simply add a bit more water; consistency should be similar to sour cream's.
  • Polenta will be done in 15 to 30 minutes, depending on grind. Add cheese and butter. Taste and add salt, if necessary, and lots of pepper; serve topped with sausages.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 731, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1121 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

POLENTA SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH HERBY DIP



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Looking for an easy snack or side dish? You won't go far wrong with these crunchy polenta sweet potato fries served with a delicious mint and coriander dip

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Side dish, Snack

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1kg sweet potatoes scrubbed and cut into fries (leave the skin on)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp smoked salt
4 tbsp polenta
180g Greek yogurt
1 jalapeño (deseeded if you don't like it very hot), roughly chopped
1 garlic clove , roughly chopped
1small pack mint , leaves picked
1smal pack coriander
1 lime , juiced
1 tsp ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the sweet potatoes with the oil, smoked salt and polenta in a large bowl or ziplock bag, massaging them well to coat. Spread out onto two large baking trays, then roast for 45 mins until tender and crisp, turning the trays halfway so that the fries cook evenly.
  • Meanwhile, blitz all the ingredients for the dip together with some seasoning to a smooth green sauce - this can be made in the morning and kept in the fridge. Serve alongside the sweet potato fries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 2.5 milligram of sodium

CREAMY SWEET POTATOES



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I took my mother's delicious sweet potato casserole recipe and gave it a new twist by adding the tempting taste of orange-a fruit very abundant in our state. The flavors are wonderful together and make this dish a family favorite. -Norma Poole, Auburndale, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes. Add eggs, orange juice, butter, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. , Bake at 350° until set, 35-40 minutes. Top with marshmallows; return to oven until they just begin to puff and melt, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

POTATO POLENTA



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From Lidia's Italy, this sounds so rich and delectable! Authentic dish from the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy

Provided by under12parsecs

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs idaho potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 ounces montasio cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup polenta (uncooked corn meal polenta flour)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes and in a heavy bottomed sauce pan, cook them covered with water until done, drain most of the water, leaving about one cup with the potatoes. Mash the potatoes well in the remaining water add salt and the corn meal mix well till smooth, return to medium heat and cook for 20-30 minutes stirring with a wooden spoon often.
  • In the meantime sauté the bacon and onion in the olive oil until rendered and the bacon is crisp.
  • When the polenta is cooked and begins to pull off the sides, remove from heat and toss in the cheese cubes as well as the onion bacon sofritto. Mix well and serve.

CREAMY MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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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

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

SWEET OR SAVORY POLENTA CAKE



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This polenta cake can be made sweet or savory - either serve with fresh fruit and honey or omit the sugar and serve with a hearty soup in place of bread.

Provided by westcoastgirl

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
7 ounces polenta
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups milk
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with some of the melted butter.
  • Combine polenta, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, and remaining melted butter together in a second bowl. Add flour mixture and briefly stir batter until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 614.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: For the best flavor and texture, look for sweet potatoes that are firm and have a deep orange color.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes: Roasting the sweet potatoes before adding them to the polenta brings out their natural sweetness and caramelizes them slightly.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth is a key ingredient in this dish, so be sure to use a good quality broth that is flavorful and has a rich taste.
  • Don't overcook the polenta: Polenta can easily become overcooked, so be sure to watch it carefully and stir it frequently.
  • Serve the polenta immediately: Polenta is best served immediately after it is cooked, so that it is still creamy and hot.

Conclusion:

Creamy sweet potato polenta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and it is also a good source of fiber and vitamins. With its creamy texture and sweet flavor, this polenta is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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