Sweet Potato Biscuits

Name: Sweet Potato Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled); 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (add more if needed)

AI Kitchen
Sep 13, 2024
3 min read

These soft, buttery Sweet Potato Biscuits combine the rich flavor of sweet potatoes with a light, fluffy texture. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a side dish, they’re simple to make and kid-friendly. These biscuits are an ideal way to get even picky eaters to enjoy their veggies, and the vibrant color adds a fun twist to any meal!

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My kids and I had a lot of fun harvesting sweet potatoes that we planted a while back.

A child holding a sweet potato plant and making thumbs up gesture, another child behind.

Two children in a kitchen with a bunch of sweet potatoes on the counter top

I wanted ideas what to make so I asked ChatGPT:

Me and my kids just picked about 3 lbs sweet potato from our garden. Suggest a few recipes to make with the kids that are delicious for picky eaters and fun to make together. Suggest name, ingredients and total time

And it responded:

Here are a few sweet potato recipes that are fun to make with kids and perfect for picky eaters: 1. Sweet Potato Smashers Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional) Fresh herbs (like parsley) for garnish Instructions: Boil sweet potatoes until tender (about 20 minutes). Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Let kids gently smash the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes, then sprinkle with cheese (if using) and bake for another 5-7 minutes until crispy. Total Time: 40 minutes 2. Sweet Potato Fries with Fun Dips Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into thin fries 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup ranch dressing 1/4 cup honey mustard Instructions: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Let the kids toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway. Serve with kid-friendly dips like ketchup, ranch, and honey mustard. Total Time: 35 minutes 3. Sweet Potato Pancakes Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and grated 2 eggs 1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt Maple syrup (for serving) Instructions: Let kids mix grated sweet potatoes, eggs, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Heat a little oil in a skillet. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture and flatten into pancakes. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup. Total Time: 25 minutes Which one do you want to try first with your kids?

I wasn't feeling it, so I asked for more ideas:

Suggest 8 more ideas. The ingredients can be listed in a single paragraph per recipe

And it suggested:

Here are eight more fun sweet potato recipe ideas: 4. Sweet Potato Tater Tots Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes (boiled and mashed), 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan, 1 egg, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Mash sweet potatoes and mix with breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into tots and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes. 5. Sweet Potato Pizza Bites Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes (sliced into rounds), 1 cup marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup mini pepperoni, and Italian seasoning. Bake sweet potato slices at 425°F for 15 minutes, then top with marinara, cheese, pepperoni, and seasoning, and bake for 10 more minutes. 6. Sweet Potato Muffins Ingredients: 1 lb mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 2 eggs, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Mix mashed sweet potatoes with flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, eggs, and melted butter. Pour into muffin tins and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. 7. Sweet Potato Nachos Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes (thinly sliced), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 1/4 cup black beans, 1/4 cup sour cream, and salsa for serving. Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil and bake at 425°F for 20 minutes. Top with cheese and black beans, then return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and salsa. 8. Sweet Potato Quesadillas Ingredients: 1 lb mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup shredded cheddar, 4 large tortillas, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, and sour cream for serving. Spread mashed sweet potatoes and cheese on tortillas, sprinkle with cumin and paprika, fold in half, and cook in a skillet until golden. Serve with sour cream. 9. Sweet Potato Gnocchi Ingredients: 1 lb mashed sweet potatoes, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, flour, egg, salt, and nutmeg into a dough. Roll into ropes, cut into pieces, and boil for 2-3 minutes until they float. 10. Sweet Potato Waffles Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tbsp melted butter, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and maple syrup for serving. Mix mashed sweet potatoes with flour, baking powder, egg, milk, butter, and cinnamon. Pour into a waffle maker and cook until crisp. Serve with maple syrup. 11. Sweet Potato Donuts Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 cup milk, and oil for frying. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, flour, sugar, baking powder, egg, cinnamon, and milk. Shape into donuts and fry in oil until golden. Dust with powdered sugar. All of these are great for getting the kids involved, and they’ll love eating the results!

Still wasn't liking any of these:

More ideas. For picky eaters. Stuff that involves baking and flour are welcome. Also suggest a few sourdough sweet potato combo recipes

And it gave me this:

Here are more sweet potato recipes, including some with sourdough: 12. Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 2 cups flour, 1 packet yeast, 1/4 cup warm milk, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Mix yeast with warm milk and sugar. Combine with mashed sweet potatoes, flour, and melted butter to form a dough. Roll out the dough, spread with cinnamon and brown sugar, roll into a log, slice, and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. 13. Sweet Potato Biscuits Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 2 cups flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 cup cold butter, and 1/2 cup milk. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter, then mix in mashed sweet potatoes and milk. Roll out dough, cut into circles, and bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes. 14. Sweet Potato Scones Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 cup milk. Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in butter, then mix in mashed sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and milk. Shape into a round, cut into wedges, and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes. 15. Sweet Potato Sourdough Pancakes Ingredients: 1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup sourdough starter, 1 cup flour, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tbsp sugar. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, sourdough starter, flour, egg, baking soda, and sugar. Cook pancakes in a skillet until golden on each side. 16. Sourdough Sweet Potato Bread Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup sourdough starter, 3 cups flour, 1/2 cup warm water, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp honey. Mix mashed sweet potatoes with sourdough starter, warm water, and honey. Gradually add flour and salt. Knead and let rise. Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes. 17. Sweet Potato Sourdough Focaccia Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup sourdough starter, 3 cups flour, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and rosemary for topping. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, sourdough starter, and olive oil with flour and salt. Let rise. Press into a baking tray, top with olive oil and rosemary, and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes. 18. Sweet Potato Hand Pies Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Make a dough with flour, butter, and water. Roll out and cut into circles. Fill with mashed sweet potatoes mixed with brown sugar. Fold, seal edges, and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. 19. Sweet Potato Banana Bread Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 2 ripe bananas, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 cup butter. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, bananas, flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and melted butter. Pour into a loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. These recipes combine sweet potatoes with baking and flour, making them fun and picky-eater friendly!

Nothing excited me too much so I asked:

Quiches?

And it suggested:

Here are some sweet potato quiche ideas that are picky-eater friendly and fun to make with the kids: 20. Sweet Potato Crust Quiche Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes (thinly sliced), 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, 1/4 cup cooked bacon (optional), salt, and pepper. Line a pie dish with thin slices of sweet potato to form the crust. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes. Mix eggs, milk, cheese, bacon (if using), salt, and pepper. Pour over the sweet potato crust and bake for 30 minutes. 21. Mini Sweet Potato Quiche Cups Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes (grated), 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, and salt. Press grated sweet potatoes into greased muffin tins to form cups. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes. Whisk eggs, milk, cheese, paprika, and salt. Pour the mixture into the sweet potato cups and bake for 20 minutes. 22. Sweet Potato and Spinach Quiche Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato (mashed), 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped), 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Mix mashed sweet potato with eggs, milk, cheese, spinach, salt, and pepper. Pour into a pie crust or greased pie dish. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes until set. 23. Sweet Potato and Kale Quiche Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato (cubed and roasted), 1 cup chopped kale, 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup grated parmesan, and salt. Spread roasted sweet potato and kale in a pie dish. Whisk eggs, milk, parmesan, and salt, and pour over the veggies. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. 24. Sweet Potato and Ham Quiche Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato (grated), 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup diced ham, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, and salt. Grate the sweet potato and spread it in a greased pie dish. Mix eggs, milk, ham, cheddar, and salt, and pour over the sweet potato. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. These quiche ideas are great for getting some veggies in while keeping it delicious for picky eaters!

Ugh.. All these ideas didn't seem fun at the time so I just said:

Give me the Sweet Potato Biscuits recipe

While it didn't tell me how great my ideas was, as I've grown used to, this seemed like a good recipe:

Here's a simple and tasty recipe for Sweet Potato Biscuits: Sweet Potato Biscuits Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 large sweet potato) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup milk (more if needed)

No milk however in my fridge:

I have heavy whipping cream, not milk

Not a problem, it said:

You can definitely use heavy whipping cream instead of milk for a richer and more tender biscuit. Here’s how you can adjust the recipe: Sweet Potato Biscuits with Heavy Whipping Cream Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 large sweet potato) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (you may need a little more or less) Instructions: Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cook the sweet potato until tender. Mash it until smooth and let it cool slightly. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add Sweet Potatoes: Stir in the mashed sweet potatoes until well combined. Add Cream: Gradually add heavy whipping cream, mixing just until the dough comes together. You may need to adjust the amount of cream to get the right consistency. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Shape Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits. Gather and reroll any scraps as needed.

I wasn't in the mood for kneading so I said:

I'm just going to blend everything in a food processor can you please adjust the recipe?

And it updated:

If you're blending everything in a food processor, here's an adjusted version of the Sweet Potato Biscuits with Heavy Cream recipe: Sweet Potato Biscuits (Food Processor Method) Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (add more if needed) Instructions: Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: If not done already, cook and mash the sweet potatoes, then let them cool. Blend Dry Ingredients: In the food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Pulse a few times to mix. Add Butter: Add the cold butter pieces into the food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (small pea-sized butter pieces are good). Add Sweet Potatoes: Add the mashed sweet potatoes and pulse just until combined. Add Cream: Gradually add the heavy whipping cream while pulsing. Continue until the dough just comes together. You may need a little more cream to make the dough soft but not too sticky.

I had a little more sweet potato than the recipe called for so I asked;

Please adjust quantities for one and a half cups of mashed sweet potato. Also it looks like a lot of baking powder are you sure those are the right amounts?

And it responded:

You're right about the baking powder—1 tablespoon can seem like a lot, but it's standard for many biscuit recipes to ensure they rise well. That said, I’ll adjust the quantities based on your 1 1/2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes and a slightly more balanced ratio.

And here it is:

Servings: 10 biscuits

Calories per Serving: 170 calories

Total Prep & Bake Time: 35 minutes (15 minutes prep, 20 minutes bake)

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (add more if needed)

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Prepare Sweet Potatoes: If not done already, cook and mash the sweet potatoes, then let them cool.
Blend Dry Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Pulse a few times to mix.
Add Butter: Add the cold butter pieces into the food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (small pea-sized butter pieces).
Add Sweet Potatoes: Add the 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes and pulse just until combined.
Add Cream: Gradually add the heavy whipping cream while pulsing. Continue until the dough just comes together. If the dough is too dry, add a little more cream until it is soft but not sticky.
Shape Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently pat it to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits. Gather and reroll any scraps as needed.
Bake: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
Serve: Let the biscuits cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them with butter, honey, or jam!