Sweet Potato Patties

Written by
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Diana Rattray
Updated 11/20/19
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  • Total: 35 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins

These sweet potatoes are mashed and shaped into patties, coated with crushed corn flakes then baked to crispy perfection. It's a different way to serve sweet potatoes and makes a tasty side dish.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweet potatoes (cooked mashed)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups corn flakes (crushed)

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 325 F.

  2. Combine sweet potatoes, butter, milk, salt, and sugar.

  3. Form into 6 patties; roll in cornflakes to coat.

  4. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.​

  5. Serve and enjoy!

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