Southern Sweet Potato Cobbler
rich, nostalgic Southern dessert made with mashed sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a buttery pie crust. This comforting cobbler is perfect for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes about 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pre-made pie crust store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Peel, boil or roast, and mash sweet potatoes until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, sugars, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Roll out pie crust and place in the baking dish. Pour in the sweet potato mixture and smooth evenly.
- Optional: Top with second pie crust cut into strips and arranged in a lattice.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until filling is set and crust is golden.
- Let cool 15 minutes before serving warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes for a deeper flavor.
- Add chopped pecans for crunch.
- Swap in maple syrup for part of the brown sugar.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat before serving.