Southern Sweet Potato Cobbler Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
• STEP 2.In a large saucepan, cook the sweet potatoes in boiling water until tender. Drain and mash them.
• STEP 3.In a separate bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
• STEP 4.Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the greased baking dish.
• STEP 5.In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• STEP 6.Add the buttermilk to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
• STEP 7.Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough onto the sweet potato mixture.
• STEP 8.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.
• STEP 9.Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender and easily mashed.
• For a twist, you can add chopped pecans or walnuts to the sweet potato filling.
• Serve the cobbler warm for the best taste and texture.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover cobbler can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the cobbler in the oven or microwave before serving.
• Serve the cobbler as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.