Best 8 Southern Sweet Potato Pudding Recipes

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Southern sweet potato pudding is a delectable treat that captures the essence of Southern cuisine. With its rich, creamy texture and sweet, comforting flavor, it's a dish that evokes memories of gatherings and celebrations. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, discovering the best recipe for this classic dessert can be an exciting adventure. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and indulge in the deliciousness of Southern sweet potato pudding, a delightful dessert that promises to warm your heart and bring joy to your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALL-TIME FAVORITE SWEET POTATO PUDDING



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A great dish to go with Thanksgiving dinner.

Provided by Mekell

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup milk
¼ cup melted butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Combine sweet potatoes and eggs in a medium bowl. Beat in the brown sugar, milk, butter, lemon juice, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, salt. Pour into prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.9 calories, Carbohydrate 100.5 g, Cholesterol 128.4 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 555.8 mg, Sugar 66.6 g

SWEET POTATO PUDDING



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the baking dish
2 1/2 pounds medium sweet potatoes (about 3), poked with a fork
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon self-rising cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • On a foil-covered baking sheet, bake the sweet potatoes until soft, about 1 hour. Remove and let cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. When cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes, place the flesh in a large mixing bowl, add the butter and mash until smooth. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the sugar, milk, cornmeal, salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla and beat until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the pecan halves on top of the pudding and top with the brown sugar. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla by small droplets over the brown sugar. Bake until the top is browned, about 45 minutes.

SWEET POTATO PUDDING



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"I've made this recipe for the holidays for years," says Boise, Idaho's Trisha Kruse. "I came up with this low-fat version and nobody noticed the difference!" Trisha's family prefers this dish served cold, but feel free to try it warm!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup raisins
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons fat-free whipped topping in a can

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes. Bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until very tender. , Cut sweet potatoes in half; scoop out pulp and place in a large bowl. Mash with milk and egg substitute. Stir in the brown sugar, flour, raisins, orange zest, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and salt until blended. , Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or just until top is set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET POTATO PUDDING



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A new twist on the old standard of sweet potato pie but no crust. This has just a hint of orange flavor and is not overly sweet. You will love it! Great side dish for your Thanksgiving feast! If desired, top casserole with marshmallows and brown in oven.

Provided by TONIQ

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup butter, melted
⅔ cup dark brown sugar
⅔ cup white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
⅔ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, orange juice and vanilla; stir until smooth. Pour into buttered dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.8 calories, Carbohydrate 97.5 g, Cholesterol 123.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 214.1 mg, Sugar 56.1 g

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO PUDDING



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Make and share this Southern Sweet Potato Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CHEF GRPA

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups grated sweet potatoes (about 3 medium)
2 1/2 cups milk
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup lightly toasted chopped almonds
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons softened butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • In bowl, combine Sweet Potatoes, milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Blend well.
  • Stir in almonds and orange peel.
  • Spoon into buttered 2-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Dot with butter.
  • Bake at 300 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours or until pudding is set.
  • Serve hot with country ham or roasted chicken.
  • Note: If desired, spoon about 1/3 cup bourbon over pudding just before serving, or top with 2/3 cup miniature marshmallows and bake 5 minutes longer to melt marshmallows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 65.1, Sodium 119.4, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 20.9, Protein 5.6

MAMA LANE'S SWEET POTATO PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 cups grated sweet potato
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients together in a 5 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Stir 2 or 3 times to keep from burning. Bake until brown on top.
  • The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network's kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

GRATED SWEET POTATO PUDDING



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A Southern classic- sweet potato pudding. From Dinnertime Down South, a collection of recipes from our local Daughters of the Confederacy chapter.

Provided by alijen

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups grated sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar (or molasses)
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 orange rind, grated
1 cup grated coconut
1 cup seedless raisin (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Pour into baking dish.
  • Cook at 350 for 50 minutes or until potatoes are well done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 85.5, Sodium 143.6, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 41.2, Protein 3.7

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO BREAD



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Creamy orange spread delightfully dresses this moist quick bread. -North Caroline Sweet Potato Commission

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 cups self-rising flour
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped pecans
ORANGE CREAM SPREAD:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Add sweet potatoes, milk and orange zest; mix well. Combine flour, allspice and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture. Mix just until combined. Fold in nuts. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cool completely. , In a bowl, combine spread ingredients; beat until smooth. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For an extra creamy pudding, use full-fat coconut milk.
  • If you don't have evaporated milk, you can use regular milk or half and half. Just reduce the amount of sugar you add to the recipe.
  • If you want a spicier pudding, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or nutmeg.
  • For a more decadent pudding, top it with whipped cream, cinnamon sugar, or chopped nuts.
  • Serve the pudding warm or cold, depending on your preference.

Conclusion:

Southern Sweet Potato Pudding is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it creamy, spicy, or decadent, there is a Southern Sweet Potato Pudding recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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