Best 10 Sweet Potatoes For Two Recipes

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Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they can be cooked in many different ways. Whether you are looking for a sweet or savory dish, there is a sweet potato recipe out there for you. This article will provide you with some of the best sweet potato recipes for two, so you can enjoy this delicious vegetable with your loved one.

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

SWEET POTATO FOR TWO



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Sweet potatoes are so underrated. They are so good for you and packed with fiber. I got tired of not being able to find a sweet potato recipe that is good for you and for 2 people. So I made this one night and it was delicious. Its easy and delicious. Goes great with seasoned baked chicken.

Provided by Litl Irish Angel

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large sweet potato
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*.
  • Grease pie dish.
  • Skin sweet potato and cut into bit size pieces.
  • Place sweet potato pieces in large bowl and add remaining ingredients. Stir with wooden spoon till combined.
  • Bake at 400* for 40 minutes stirring approx every 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.2, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 39.9, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 16.1, Protein 1.1

SWEET POTATOES FOR TWO



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I like this recipe because it can be prepared for two, or easily increased to accommodate a large gathering. The color and taste of sweet potatoes make them a must for any holiday dinner!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg or mace

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into chunks; transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish. Set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, water and salt; bring to a boil. Pour over potatoes., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until syrup thickens, basting occasionally. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET POTATO PIE FOR TWO



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If having too much leftover pie around is a problem in your household, we've got a solution! We've scaled down sweet potato pie so you can make just enough for two. Substitute an equal amount of pumpkin puree for the sweet potato if you like.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Pinch kosher salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 cup sweet potato puree
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup mini marshmallows or 2 big dollops lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • For the crust: Put a small baking sheet on a rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 375 degrees F. Process the flour, butter, granulated and confectioners' sugars and salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles wet crumbs and holds together when squeezed in your palm, about 2 minutes (this takes longer than seems necessary, but be patient). Divide the mixture evenly between 2 disposable 5-inch pie tins, and press the dough very firmly into the bottoms and up the sides, making sure to press it into the corners very well. Smooth and flatten the tops with your fingers or the back of a small spoon.
  • Bake the crusts on the hot baking sheet until the bottom and sides are golden brown (probably more in some spots than in others), about 12 minutes. Let cool completely on a cooling rack.
  • For the filling: Whisk together the eggs, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and allspice in a medium bowl. Whisk in the sweet potato and then the melted butter.
  • Mound the filling in the pie shells, and bake until puffed and the centers still look slightly wet but not loose, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
  • If using marshmallows: Right before serving, preheat the broiler. Pile 1/4 cup mini marshmallows in the center of each pie, and broil until the marshmallows are bubbling and well browned, 30 to 40 seconds. Serve immediately.
  • If not using marshmallows: Dollop each pie with some whipped cream, and serve.

23 BEST SWEET POTATO RECIPES: WEDGES & MORE!



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These must-try sweet potato recipes are the best ways to use this delicious root vegetable! They'll have everyone coming back for more.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pounds sweet potatoes, small to medium sized (size is important!*)
2 tablespoons olive oil
To serve as a main dish: 4 cups Quick Chili, sliced green onions, sour cream, and hot sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • In a small bowl, mix the spices and salt together. (Variation: If you want a crispier sweet potato wedge, add 3 tablespoons cornstarch here.) Wash the sweet potatoes, keeping the skins on. Slice the potatoes into short wedges by doing the following: slice each potato in half crosswise, then in half lengthwise. Place each piece cut side down and slice it in half. Then flip them over and cut that piece down the center into two wedges (see this video, but cut them in half). In a large bowl, mix the potatoes with the olive oil and spices.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the potatoes on the sheet in a single layer. Roast the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes until tender and starting to become crisped and brown (no need to stir). Serve immediately.

TWICE BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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These twice-baked sweet potatoes from Food Network have cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger to make them twice as nice.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 sweet potatoes, even in size and scrubbed
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place sweet potatoes on sheet tray and bake for 1 hour or until soft. Remove from oven and let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Split potatoes and remove the flesh to a medium sized bowl, reserving skins. In another bowl, add brown sugar, butter and cream cheese and the all of the spices and mash with a fork or rubber spatula.
  • Add the butter and cream cheese mixture to the sweet potato flesh and fold in completely. Add the filling back to the potato skins and place on a half sheet tray. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 8.5 grams, Cholesterol 41 milligrams, Sodium 250 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams

TWICE BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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This creamy sweet potato recipe is a huge hit with everyone. A friend served a version of these at a luncheon, and I absolutely loved it. I found some sweet potatoes in my fridge that I hadn't used and decided to try it. Everyone at work flipped over them! They're great with pork chops or steak, too!

Provided by SDELATORE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Rub sweet potato skins with salad oil. Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until soft.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine cream cheese, brown sugar, margarine, vanilla, salt and pepper.
  • Cut potatoes in half and scoop flesh into the bowl with the other ingredients. Mix well and fold in walnuts. Spoon mixture into potato skins.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 246 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

SAVORY TWICE BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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These twice baked tubers are both sweet and spicy.

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 sweet potatoes
¼ cup butter
1 small onion, minced
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
¾ tablespoon orange zest
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes on baking sheet and bake until just softened, about 1 hour. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Slice off 1/2 inch lengthwise from tops of potatoes. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4 inch thick shells. Reserve 4 shells; discard remaining 2. Mash pulp.
  • In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add brown sugar, zest, salt, cumin, cinnamon, pepper and allspice. Cook until sugar melts, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Combine onion mixture with mashed sweet potatoes. Stir in sour cream and cilantro.
  • In bowl with mixer on high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold whites into sweet potato mixture.
  • Spoon or pipe mixture back into shells. Place on baking sheets; bake until filling is just set and tops begin to brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 663.4 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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With the addition of cream cheese, they are very creamy and not overly sweet.

Provided by lepowers

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and pierced several times with a fork
¼ cup cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut a thin lengthwise slice from the top of each sweet potato and discard slice. Scoop pulp from sweet potatoes, leaving thin shells. Place pulp into a bowl and mash with cream cheese. Stir brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon into mixture and fill sweet potato shells with pulp. Place filled sweet potatoes onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake until sweet potatoes are heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7 calories, Carbohydrate 65.8 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 244 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATO (FOR ONE)



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A great brunch or side dish idea. I would characterize this dish as elegant, easy to prepare, pleasing in flavor and CHEAP! You could expand the recipe and serve these potatoes to a bunch of guys for a SUPER BOWL or poker party. My wife really loved this version of the venerable and versatile sweet potato.

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large sweet potato
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400-degrees F.
  • Wash the sweet potato and rub it all over with the olive oil. Poke it a couple of times on TOP with a fork so that it doesn't blow up while baking. Do NOT wrap it in aluminum foil! Bake in the oven at 400-degrees F. for about one hour.
  • In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for a few seconds, reserving two slices for topping later, and then blend in the brown sugar.
  • When the potato has baked to the point that the pulp is tender, and after it has cooled a bit, carefully cut out the top and scoop out the pulp into a medium mixing bowl. Save the intact potato skin! Mash the potato pulp with a fork and add in the butter/brown sugar mix.
  • Spoon the potato pulp back into the potato skin and top with the two slices of butter, the sugar, and the cinnamon.
  • Place the potato on a cookie sheet and BROIL on high for about 6 minutes. Watch it carefully so that it doesn't burn the top.
  • Serve hot.

CREAMY TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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I like to make these twice-baked sweet potatoes because they can be prepared ahead of time. With the addition of cream cheese, they are very creamy and not overly sweet. It is so easy to increase the quantity to any number. -Linda Call, Falun, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 10 ounces each)
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet until tender, 45-60 minutes. Cool slightly., Cut off a thin slice from top of each potato. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in.-thick shells. Mash pulp with cream cheese, brown sugar and cinnamon. Spoon into shells; return to pan. Top with pecans. Bake until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid any that are bruised or have signs of sprouting.
  • Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly: Scrub the sweet potatoes with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris. This will help to prevent grit from getting into your dish.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork: This will help the steam to escape during cooking and prevent the sweet potatoes from exploding.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the sweet potatoes. To check if they are done, insert a fork into the center of the sweet potato. If it goes in easily, the sweet potato is done.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling: This will help to prevent the sweet potatoes from breaking apart.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include butter, brown sugar, marshmallows, and cinnamon.

Conclusion:

Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This article has provided you with four easy and delicious recipes for sweet potatoes for two. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, these recipes have something for everyone. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give one of these sweet potato recipes a try.

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