Best 12 Possum And Sweet Tater Bake Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable realm of possum and sweet tater bake, a culinary symphony that harmonizes the unique flavors of possum meat with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. This hearty and soulful dish is an ode to Southern cuisine, deeply rooted in tradition and brimming with rustic charm. As you embark on this culinary journey, we'll unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect possum and sweet tater bake, ensuring a dish that tantalizes your taste buds and warms your soul.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET SOUL 'TATERS



Sweet Soul 'Taters image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 5 medium sweet potatoes, washed
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
Butter, for greasing dish
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For the sweet potatoes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until fork-tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the potatoes and raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
  • Slice the sweet potatoes in half and let them cool slightly. Scoop out the innards, place into a large bowl and give them a good mash, leaving some texture to the potatoes--no need to mash completely. Add the granulated sugar, milk, salt, vanilla extract and eggs. Stir and mash the mixture around--you don't want them to be perfectly smooth.
  • Butter a 2-quart baking dish, pour in the potatoes and smooth out the top.
  • For the topping: Combine the brown sugar and flour in a bowl. Throw in the butter and with a pastry cutter, cut together until thoroughly combined. Add the pecans and combine until the topping is nice and crumbly. Sprinkle the crumb mixture all over the top of the potatoes.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

SWEET POTATO BREAKFAST BAKE



Sweet Potato Breakfast Bake image

Paleo breakfast.

Provided by Jenna R

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h4m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sweet potato, diced
1 pound sausage
½ cup chopped onion
½ red bell pepper, diced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup torn kale leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 eggs
⅓ cup water
1 teaspoon dried thyme, or to taste
1 green onion, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potato; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cook and stir sausage in the same skillet over medium-high heat until crumbled and browned, about 5 minutes. Add to the sweet potato in the bowl.
  • Cook and stir onion and red bell pepper in the same skillet until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add mushrooms and kale; cook until kale softens, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to the bowl.
  • Whisk eggs, water, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Stir into the sausage mixture. Pour into a large baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potato starts to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 297.4 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1182 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SWEET POTATO BREAKFAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Sweet Potato Breakfast Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, eggs, tomato, green onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, milk, cooking spray, ham, spinach

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons pepper, divided
8 eggs
1 tomato, diced
¼ cup green onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced and cooked
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup milk
cooking spray
10 slices ham
2 cups spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Using a mandolin, slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise into about 3-millimeter thick slices.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced sweet potatoes, oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss until well coated.
  • Lay out sweet potato slices on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until the edges start to crisp.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, tomatoes, green onions, bell pepper, garlic powder, remaining teaspoon of salt, remaining teaspoon of pepper, and the milk. Whisk well.
  • Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) .
  • Grease a 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13 cm) loaf pan. Line the sides and base of the pan with sweet potato slices, overlapping slightly.
  • Layer half of the ham slices over the sweet potato, then add the spinach, another layer of sweet potato, the egg mixture, the rest of the ham, and the rest of the sweet potato slices.
  • Fold the outside sweet potato slices over the loaf.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Invert the loaf onto a serving plate, then slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SWEET POTATO PEACH BAKE



Sweet Potato Peach Bake image

Peaches and sweet potatoes complement each other so well in this Sweet Potato Peach Bake. This sweet and delicious casserole is perfect for the holidays, and can be dressed up with marshmallows or peach preserves.

Provided by Bruce's Yams

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Bruce's® Yams

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (40 ounce) can Bruce's® Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes in Syrup, drained
1 (16 ounce) can sliced peaches (no sugar added), drained, juice reserved
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place Bruce's® Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes in a bowl and cut into slightly smaller pieces.
  • Drain the peaches (reserving 4-5 slices for the top of the casserole) and add to the yams along with 1/2 cup peach juice, ground ginger, salt and pepper; stir to mix.
  • Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish; set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the brown sugar and pecans.
  • Sprinkle over top of casserole and place reserved peach slices in a line down the center.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.2 calories, Carbohydrate 75.6 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 268.9 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

POSSUM AND SWEET POTATOES



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this recipe was given to me by a fireman who cooked this at the station . also given to me to compile my cook book of the great fireman cooks who cooked and feed the fireman..this recipe was given to me almost twenty eight years ago..when the cook book was finished and these recipes were all cooked by some great fireman cooks who feed the fireman to keep them strong and healthy to

Provided by ann hugo

Categories     Weeknight

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 young opossum (about 3 pounds)
salt
pepper
Worcestershire sauce
garlic salt
water
aluminum foil
sweet potato

Steps:

  • Skin and dress young possum, sprinkle with salt and pepper, worcestershire sauce and garlic salt and place into large stockpot or roasting pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Put potatoes around possum and add 1 inch water.
  • Completely cover pan with foil.
  • Bake, covered, for 2 hours or till good and tender.
  • Tastes like fresh pork.

Nutrition Facts :

POSSUM AND SWEET TATER BAKE



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UH...OK... Now this is old southern cooking. I typed this one exactly how it was written. HUM!! How many people Will a possum serve anyway? Poor Poor Possum, or is it Opossum?

Provided by Cookin In Texas

Categories     Wild Game

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 possum, cut up
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 -6 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut up in chunks
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oleo, that means margarine I looked it up
1 gallon water, as needed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Skin and shuck all innards and wash yer possum.
  • Put possum in a big sauce pot and cover with water.
  • Add yer salt and yer pepper.
  • Cover pot and cook until possum is tender.
  • Place possum in center of large baking pan and place yer sweet taters around it.
  • Sprinkle with yer white and brown sugars and oleo over taters.
  • Pour 2 cups of yer juice from cooked possum over everything.
  • Place in a hot oven and bake until taters are fork tender light brown, and juices from possum has cooked away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.3, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 675.5, Carbohydrate 84.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 58.2, Protein 2.8

POSSUM CASSEROLE



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Possums are an introduced species that are decimating NZ's forests and the beautiful unique birdlife. There is no such thing as a good possum in this beautiful land. Times are guesses.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Stew

Time 4h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 possum
1 onion
1 clove garlic
clarified butter
olive oil (enough to brown meat without becoming dry)
1 cup dry red wine
flat or field mushroom, sliced (big meaty ones)
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (a mix of rosemary, thyme, marjoram, dill and parsley)
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 cup dark beer, eg black mac,monteiths
1 cup brown possum stock
1 tablespoon marsala

Steps:

  • Skin and bone the possum (use only the best meat for the casserole, ie: the strip loins and hind quarters, cubed).
  • Reserve the carcass and trimmings for stock.
  • In a heavy pan, heat the clarified butter and oil.
  • Sauté onion and garlic.
  • When onion is clear, remove to casserole.
  • Dust the cubed possum with flour and brown in batches.
  • Add to casserole.
  • Melt a little more clarified butter and sauté bacon and mushrooms.
  • Remove to casserole De-glaze pan as necessary with red wine- add this to casserole together with herbs, ground pepper, tomato purée, beer and marsala.
  • Stir, cover and cook in slow oven for 2-3 hours, adding more possum stock if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2, Sodium 7.7, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 0.7

POSSUM AND SWEET TATER BAKE



Possum and Sweet Tater Bake image

UH...OK... Now this is old southern cooking. I typed this one exactly how it was written. HUM!! How many people Will a possum serve anyway? Poor Poor Possum, or is it Opossum?

Provided by Cookin In Texas

Categories     Wild Game

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 possum, cut up
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 -6 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut up in chunks
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oleo, that means margarine I looked it up
1 gallon water, as needed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Skin and shuck all innards and wash yer possum.
  • Put possum in a big sauce pot and cover with water.
  • Add yer salt and yer pepper.
  • Cover pot and cook until possum is tender.
  • Place possum in center of large baking pan and place yer sweet taters around it.
  • Sprinkle with yer white and brown sugars and oleo over taters.
  • Pour 2 cups of yer juice from cooked possum over everything.
  • Place in a hot oven and bake until taters are fork tender light brown, and juices from possum has cooked away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.3, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 675.5, Carbohydrate 84.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 58.2, Protein 2.8

GARLIC-PARMESAN SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Garlic-Parmesan Sweet Potato Casserole image

When I tasted this at a neighbor's house, I knew I just had to have the recipe. Despite the name, this unique garlic-Parmesan sweet potato casserole is not just for holidays. It is as delicious with pork as it is with turkey. If you dare to be different, you will be rewarded!

Provided by cookin'mama

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a casserole dish and fill with even layers of sweet potatoes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and flour and stir until color deepens a bit. Add cream and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly. Pour over sweet potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, and continue to bake until golden brown and melted, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 169 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

DUO TATER BAKE



Duo Tater Bake image

I made this creamy and comforting potato dish for Thanksgiving and it was a winner with my family. They said to be sure to include it at every holiday dinner. It's a keeper! -Joan McCulloch, Abbotsford, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles (10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cartons (8 ounces each) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
TOPPING:
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place russet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; mash with half of the cream cheese and sour cream and all of Colby cheese. , Drain russet potatoes; mash with the remaining cream cheese and sour cream. Stir in the milk, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., Spread 2-2/3 cups russet potato mixture into each of 2 greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Layer with 4 cups sweet potato mixture. Repeat layers. Spread with remaining russet potato mixture., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, about 15 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casseroles. Bake until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CONTEST-WINNING SWEET POTATO BAKE



Contest-Winning Sweet Potato Bake image

This is an easy dish to prepare and is a perfect addition to that special holiday meal. The topping is flavorful and gives a nice contrast of textures. -Pam Holloway, Marion, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 large sweet potatoes (about 6 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
TOPPING:
12 oatmeal cookies, crumbled
6 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook just 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , Mash potatoes with butter. Add marmalade, orange juice, brown sugar, salt and ginger. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss cookie crumbs with butter; sprinkle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until browned. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

POSSUM'S SOUTHERN COMFORT CAKE



Possum's Southern Comfort Cake image

Add another 1/4 cup of Southern Comfort if you'd like -- you're the chef, you deserve a drink after making this treat for your friends or family! :) Try substituting pecans or almonds instead of the walnuts; instead of yellow cake mix and chocolate chips, try chocolate cake mix and pineapple chunks...mix and match, possibilities are endless! But here's the base recipe to start out with...

Provided by Poss824

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup Southern Comfort

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease or spray a 13"x9" cake pan.
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in good-sized bowl.
  • Add batter into the pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 75 minutes (cooking time will vary from oven to oven).
  • Test with a toothpick poked in the center- if it comes out without batter clinging to it, it's done.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 72.8, Sodium 414.7, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 29.6, Protein 6.8

Tips for Making Possum and Sweet Tater Bake

  • Choose the right possum. Opossums that are young and tender will produce the best results. Avoid older possums, as their meat can be tough and gamey.
  • Prepare the possum properly. Before cooking, the possum should be skinned and cleaned. Be sure to remove all of the fat and entrails.
  • Use a variety of spices. Possum meat has a mild flavor, so it is important to use a variety of spices to enhance its taste. Some good options include garlic, onion, paprika, and cumin.
  • Cook the possum slowly. Possum meat is best cooked slowly over low heat. This will help to tenderize the meat and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Serve the possum with sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are a classic side dish for possum. They are sweet and savory, and they help to balance out the richness of the meat.

Conclusion

Possum and sweet tater bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a family meal. The possum meat is tender and flavorful, and the sweet potatoes are sweet and savory. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Tips for Making Possum and Sweet Tater Bake

  • Choose the right possum. Opossums that are young and tender will produce the best results. Avoid older possums, as their meat can be tough and gamey.
  • Prepare the possum properly. Before cooking, the possum should be skinned and cleaned. Be sure to remove all of the fat and entrails.
  • Use a variety of spices. Possum meat has a mild flavor, so it is important to use a variety of spices to enhance its taste. Some good options include garlic, onion, paprika, and cumin.
  • Cook the possum slowly. Possum meat is best cooked slowly over low heat. This will help to tenderize the meat and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Serve the possum with sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are a classic side dish for possum. They are sweet and savory, and they help to balance out the richness of the meat.

Conclusion

Possum and sweet tater bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a family meal. The possum meat is tender and flavorful, and the sweet potatoes are sweet and savory. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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