Little Sweet Potato Pies (Empanadas DeCamote) Recipe
Perfect for Thanksgiving! Everyone can have their own little pie.
Servings: 10
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Ingredients
- 3 lg. sweet potatoes, peeled and chunked
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1 can Eagle Brand lowfat milk
- 1 teaspoon grnd nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon grnd cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- Pie crust (homemade or store bought)
Directions
- Cook the sweet potatoes until they are almost dry.
- Mash them like mashed potatoes and then add in butter, sugar and spices. Make sure the mix is dry.
- Make dough into little balls about the size of a silver dollar.
- Then with rolling pin, roll each ball as thin as you can.
- Put about a tsp. of filling in the middle and fold the crust over and seal with the edge of a fork.
- Lay pies on a cookie sheet and bake in a warm oven at 425 degrees until they almost get toasted then take out.
- With a little brush, spread 1/2 tsp. Eagle Brand lowfat milk on each pie.
- Return to oven about 5 more min or until golden on top.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 125g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 272 | |
| Calories from Fat 98 | 36% |
| Total Fat 11.0g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 5.46g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium 215mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 41.67g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 24.97g | 17% |
| Protein 2.77g | 4% |
