Looking for a delicious and healthy way to spice up your mealtime routine? Look no further than sweet potato patties! These tasty little morsels are the perfect combination of savory flavors and satisfying textures. Plus, with ingredients like sweet potato and greek yogurt, they pack a real nutritional punch. We eat this all the time and our oldest says it's his favorite.
Whether you're looking for something quick and easy to whip up on busy weeknights or creative leftover baked sweet potato recipes, this sweet potato patties recipe is sure to hit the spot. Enjoy these sweet potato cakes on their own, on sandwiches, or even atop a salad.
Why You'll Love These Yam Cakes
- Dinner in 15 - Busy nights don’t have to equal unhealthy meals. This sweet potato cakes recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. That’s quicker than a fast food run!
- Veg Out - This recipe is a great choice for its nutritious benefits. It is also a great meatless option for any vegetarian eaters!
Ingredients for Yam Patties
- Sweet Potatoes - Sweet potatoes are such a healthy ingredient! Packed with vitamins A and C, fiber, potassium, and more, you can feel good about your immunity, heart and brain health with these on your plate. You will need a 10-12 oz bag of frozen sweet potatoes.
- Egg - Eggs are the perfect binder. You will need just one large egg for this easy sweet potato cake recipe.
- Italian Seasoning - Since sweet potatoes are so naturally sweet, a little Italian seasoning helps bring out their savory notes. You will need ½ tsp.
- Breadcrumbs - Breadcrumbs will help keep your fried sweet potato patties together. Even better, they will add a lovely little crisp to the texture. You will need about ¼ cup. I've tried it with almond flour, and unfortunately, the texture is just not for us!
- Greek Yogurt - When preparing sweet potato fritters, greek yogurt plays a few roles. It helps bind the patties. It gives them a more moist and creamy texture. Best of all, it adds a slight tanginess to the otherwise heavy flavors in your patties. You will need 1 tbsp.
- Salt & Pepper - You will need about ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper to season your sweet potato patties.
- Parmesan - Parmesan adds a nice little bite to this dish. I recommend using ¼ cup grated.
- Olive Oil - You will need about 1 tsp of olive oil for frying.
Substitutions
- To make sure this recipe is vegetarian, look for a parmesan that does not contain rennet. You can also use a dairy-free parmesan, or omit it entirely.
- If you already have leftover cooked sweet potatoes, you can use those instead of frozen sweet potatoes. You can even make candied yam patties if you wish. These patties can adapt a lot of different vibes depending on how you season and serve them.
- If you love this recipe as is, try switching out the seasonings. Instead of Italian seasonings, some other great ideas include Ethiopian spice blend, garam masala, curry, Old Bay, or creole seasoning.
How to Make Sweet Potato Patties
- Start by microwaving the frozen bag of sweet potatoes according to the bag directions. Usually around 4 to 4 ½ minutes. When done, set aside to cool.
- Mash sweet potatoes with a fork.
- To the cooled and mashed sweet potatoes, combine eggs, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, parmesan, bread crumbs and Greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl.
- Pack and form equal sized patties, about 8.
- Heat oil in a pan, over medium heat, and shallow fry the patties until golden on all sides. (about 3 minutes ). Let cool and enjoy. Though I have yet to try it, putting this in the air fryer may work.
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, cook your sweet potatoes! If you are using prepared sweet potatoes, you can skip this step. Otherwise, microwave your bag of frozen sweet potatoes according to the directions on the bag. This step usually takes around 4 minutes. Set your cooked sweet potatoes aside to cool.
Next, mash your sweet potatoes with a fork. It is okay if they are not completely smooth, but you want to avoid any large chunks so that the patties don’t fall apart.
Make your sweet potato patty mixture! Add your egg, salt and pepper, Italian seasoning, parmesan, breadcrumbs, and greek yogurt to your mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until completely combined.
Use your hands to pack your sweet potato mixture into equally-sized patties. This recipe makes about 8 patties.
Next, heat your olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, shallow fry your patties until they are golden brown on all sides. This will take about 3 minutes.
Allow your patties to cool, and enjoy warm!
Cook's Tips
- Wondering what to do with leftover mashed sweet potatoes? You can mash up any sort of cooked sweet potatoes to make these patties! If the sweet potatoes are already seasoned or dressed, you may want to adjust the spices or toppings you choose to add. Sweet potato casserole left overs may be a stretch though because of the many added ingredients! That said, roasted sweet potatoes without the skin will do just fine!
- Depending on the size of your frying pan, you may need to add a little extra oil. They only need a shallow fry, however without enough oil they can stick to the pan and fall apart.
Storage Instructions
- You can freeze your sweet potato patties for up to 2 months.
- Leftovers will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat your yam patties in the microwave for 60 seconds, or over the stovetop.
Serving Suggestions
- These patties are delicious served with sour cream and green onions.
- Some great dips for these yam cakes include ketchup, chipotle mayo, or honey mustard.
- Serve something green to complement your patties. A fresh salad, or roasted brussels sprouts make great choices.
- Enjoy leftover sweet potato patties on sandwiches, in wraps, or crumbled up over soup or chili.
FAQ:
You do not need to peel sweet potatoes before boiling. The peel contains lots of nutrients! Be sure to wash them well first, and cut off any bad spots. I also would peel off the skin prior to mashing, especially if your kids have texture issues.
Make sure to pack your sweet potato patties tightly enough. It is also important to make sure you have enough binders in your recipe. I included egg, greek yogurt, breadcrumbs, and parmesan in this recipe.
Sweet potato patties are delicious with a variety of toppings. Some great ideas are sour cream, honey mustard, ketchup, chipotle mayo, cheese, green onion.
Looking for more quick and easy lunch recipes? Try my other recipes!
Sweet Potato Patties
Ingredients
- 10-12 oz Bag Frozen Sweet Potatoes the microwavable kind
- 1 large Eggs
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Italian Seasoning
- ¼ tsp Pepper
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup Bread Crumbs
- 1 tbs Greek Yogurt
- 1 tsp Olive Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Start by microwaving the frozen bag of sweet potatoes according to the bag directions. Usually around 4 to 4 ½ minutes. When done set aside to let cool.
- Mash sweet potatoes with a fork.
- To the cooled and mashed sweet potatoes combine eggs, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, parmesan, bread crumbs and Greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl.
- Pack and form equal sized patties, about 8.
- Heat oil in a pan, over medium heat, and shallow fry the patties until golden on all sides. (about 3ish minutes ). Let cool and enjoy.
- Tips: Freeze up to 2 months. Fridge up to 4 days. Reheat by stovetop or microwave for 60 seconds.
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