Sweet Potato Cobbler Recipe | The Perfect Side or Dessert For Thanksgiving

This sweet potato cobbler is loaded with tender sweet potato chunks sinking into a delicious, buttery, cinnamon-spiced batter. It's a seriously comforting cobbler recipe that's perfect for chilly fall days! Not to mention, it's ready in a jiffy and can easily be doubled for larger crowds!

The Best Sweet Potato Cobbler

Sweet potato cobbler is a Southern favorite, and almost every family has their own treasured version. Some are made with a biscuit topping, while others use traditional pie crust.

But, today, we're going the old-fashioned route by using a thick, cake-like batter that bakes up around tender, fresh sweet potatoes. It's crazy delicious, trust me.

Now, my favorite part about this sweet potato cobbler recipe is how easy the batter is to make. Stir it together, dump it into the melted butter, then let the magic happen!

Honestly, it's crazy how something so simple can be so incredibly delicious.

And although it's so tasty on its own, you can serve this Southern sweet potato cobbler warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate fall treat! Also, for what it's worth, it's fantastic with a few dollops or whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar as well.

Plus, not only does this make a delicious dessert, but it doubles as an awesome Thanksgiving side! Serve it in place of your usual sweet potato pie or casserole, and watch it disappear.

No matter when or how you enjoy it, this cobbler recipe is sure to please.

Ingredients

Ok, so aside from the sweet potatoes, this recipe calls for just a few other common pantry ingredients. And, honestly, they're so common that you might have everything you need on hand already!

Check out what you'll need to make the sweet potato filling:

• 5 to 6 small sweet potatoes (or 3 big ones), peeled and cut into chunks
• ½ cup unsalted butter 
• 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup of milk
• ½ teaspoon salt

And for the glaze:

• ¾ cup of water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Some pretty simple stuff, right?

As I just mentioned, the only other ingredients you'll need are some vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or powdered sugar to top this off if you're serving it as a dessert.

But, if you're making it as a side, just serve it as is - it's already delicious on its own.

By the way, you can use almost every single one of these ingredients to make this sweet potato pound cake and these sweet potato muffins. So if you love sweet potatoes, you'll definitely want to give those sweet potato recipes a try as well!

How to Make Sweet Potato Cobbler

Now comes the magical part, making this Southern sweet potato cobbler! As I mentioned, this really is one of the easier cobbler recipes that you can make.

So, get out all of your ingredients, give them a measure, and dice the sweet potatoes if you want to save some time.

Then once you do that, let's dive into how to make sweet potato cobbler!

Step 1: Prep Work

First things first preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Then bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a little salt, and put the chopped sweet potatoes in it.

Step 2: Cook the sweet potatoes

Next, boil the sweet potatoes in the water for about 15 minutes, or until you can easily pierce through the sweet potatoes with a fork.

And be sure to keep a close eye on them. We want them perfectly tender, but still able to hold their shape. The last thing you want is mushy sweet potatoes disappearing into the batter and glaze!

Step 3: Prepare the batter

Now get out a baking dish, put the unsalted butter in it, and place it in the oven for about a minute or until the butter melts.

Then, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, and salt in a bowl to combine. Next, pour this mixture over the melted butter in the pie dish without mixing it.

Step 4: Make the cinnamon glaze

Ok, so now you'll want to add all of the glaze ingredients - the sugar, vanilla, water, and ground cinnamon - to a medium sized microwave-safe bowl.

Then, microwave for 2-3 minutes - until it's boiling and the sugar is dissolved.

Step 5: Assemble and Bake The Cobbler

Now place the cooked sweet potatoes in the baking dish with the flour mixture and then follow that up by adding the cinnamon glaze on top of it.

Next, bake for around 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the sweet potato pie cobbler is golden brown and bubbly.

Then, take it out of the oven after baking and let it cool for a few minutes to thicken up before serving.

Step 6: Serve and enjoy

Serve this golden brown sweet potato pie cobbler warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dollop of whip cream for the ultimate dessert experience.

You can also garnish with some chopped pecans or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and sugar if you're feeling extra.

Oh, and if you have a serious sweet tooth, try drizzling it with some homemade caramel sauce or some honey.

There are so many ways to top off this sweet potato cobbler casserole, and all of them are delicious, so enjoy!

How to Store Sweet Potato Cobbler

So, this recipe for sweet potato cobbler makes about 8 portions. And it's so good that everyone will want seconds, so I doubt you'll have any leftover!

But, if you do, you'll want to allow the cobbler to cool completely before storing it. Then, once it's cool, you can transfer it to an airtight container or just wrap the entire baking dish tightly in plastic wrap. Stored this way the cobbler will last in the fridge for about 4-5 days.

You can also freeze this sweet potato cobbler if you'd like. But, just know that freezing it can affect the texture once you thaw it out.

With that said, to freeze the cobbler just store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Sweet Potato Cobbler

So, the best way to reheat this Southern sweet potato cobbler is in the oven. You want the heat to warm it up evenly, so you don't end up with a soggy mess or a burnt crust.

To reheat, preheat the oven to 350°F and place the foil-covered cobbler on a baking sheet. Bake until heated through, which should only take about 15 minutes.

If you're in a hurry, you can also reheat individual servings in the microwave. Just make sure to heat on low power in short bursts, stirring in between, until warmed through.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make sweet potato cobbler!

It's one of my favorite Southern recipes and is really perfect for fall gatherings and holiday parties.

Plus, it doubles as both a side and a dessert! And, of course, it's also a great way to use up any leftover sweet potatoes you have lying around!

So what are you waiting for?

Give this recipe a try, and let us know how you like it in the comments below. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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More Thanksgiving Recipes

This sweet potato cobbler is great to serve at Thanksgiving, and we have a ton of recipes that are just as great for Thanksgiving dinner and dessert.

Give one of these a try next:

• Ruth Chris sweet potato casserole
• Sweet potato souffle
• Sweet potato pecan pie
• Pioneer woman stuffing
• Brown gravy
• Pumpkin custard pie
  
• Canned peach pie
• Apple crisp

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