Camote con leche or sweet potatoes with milk are great for breakfast or even dessert. This recipe is also referred to as “camotes enmielados” which translates to “candied sweet potatoes”.
Camotes enmielados is one of my husbands favorite things to eat in the mornings or as a snack before bed.
Boil the sweet potato chunks in salted water until tender. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Mash with a potato masher, then slowly add the milk. Stir in the butter and syrup until melted and well-blended.
What you will need
- Sweet potatoes (scrubbed and cleaned)
- Water
- Cinnamon stick
- Whole cloves
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
L-o-v-e. Love. Here’s the simplest way to make them, with a little cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg thrown in for flavor.
I’ll start by saying that this recipe is tried and true. And if you’re hoping for something comforting, you’re in the right place. I add a tablespoon of butter (all you need, really) for silkiness, a little whole milk to make them creamy, and a few dashes of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, which don’t necessarily add flavor so much as warmth. They help to deepen the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes—making it so that we don’t need to add any sugar at all. For my vegan friends, these are so easily adaptable! Simply substitute coconut oil in place of butter, and almond milk for whole milk.
Mashed sweet potatoes make the perfect side dish. And these ones? The very ones I served alongside my foolproof turkey meatloaf just a few days ago?
This recipe could be spruced up with orange zest, a fresh herb like basil, or even a soft cheese like goat cheese. But really, I just keep coming back to making them this way.
Again, don’t be worried that the cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in the mashed sweet will leave you with a pumpkin pie-like recipe; they won’t! They’ll be mild and subtle. But if you’re truly averse to any of them, feel free to omit one or more of them! The recipe will still turn out just fine.
Haitian Sweet Potato With Milk | Patat Ak Let | Episode 73
FAQ
Is sweet potato good with milk?
Is potato and milk a good combination?
What is the best combination with sweet potato?
Why do you put milk in potatoes?
How to cook sweet potatoes with milk?
The Sweet Potatoes with Milk is prepared with no effort. Peel the potatoes, cut in cubes, either cook them in the milk or separately in water. Peel and cut potatoes into cubes. In a medium size saucepan, add potatoes with water and let cook only halfway through on low heat In another saucepan, add milk and bring to a boil.
How do you cook sweet potatoes?
The best way to cook sweet potatoes is: first preheat the oven. Then, on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Rub the outsides with a small amount of olive oil if you intend to eat the skins. Bake until tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool, then split the tops open with a knife and top with a pat of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Can you eat sweet potatoes with milk?
Sweet potatoes with Milk recipe, a comfort meal that is sure to win the heart of many. It is milky, sweet, and delicious. This recipe is one of the common and delicious comfort food from Haiti typically served at suppertime, but it can be eaten whenever you want. It is a budget-friendly recipe, does not cost much to prepare, and satisfying.
What to eat with mashed sweet potatoes?
Mashed Sweet Potatoes make a tasty side to practically everything! Serve them whenever you would serve traditional potatoes as a side. They pair beautifully with chicken, steak, pork or seafood. We also love Mashed Sweet Potatoes with holiday favorites such as: Herb Butter Turkey, Brown Sugar Glazed Ham, and Honey Baked Ham.