Sweet Potato Pancakes

Our sweet potato pancakes recipe is sweet and indulgent! A perfect southern brunch recipe for a delicious family gathering any time of year.
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Sweet Potato Pancakes
Our sweet potato pancakes recipe is sweet and indulgent! A perfect southern brunch recipe for a delicious family gathering any time of year.

July 5, 2026
URL: https://www.bakingwithdolly.com/recipes/breakfast-brunch/sweet-potato-pancakes-10441

  • Prep time 30 minutes
  • Total time 30 minutes
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potatoes

  • 2 cups milk

  • 2 cups Dolly Parton's Buttermilk Pancake Mix

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 egg

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

  • SYRUP:

  • 1/4 cup butter

  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

  • PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

Nutrition Information

513 calories, 66g carbs

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Nutrition Information

513 calories, 66g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Prick sweet potato several times with a small paring knife and place on microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high 4 minutes. Flip sweet potato and continue microwaving until very soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut potato in half and let it cool for a couple minutes. Scoop potato flesh into blender container. Pour in milk. Blend until very smooth.

  • Step two

    Pour sweet potato into a large bowl. Stir in pancake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, egg, and melted butter until large lumps disappear.

  • Step three

    SYRUP:

  • Step four

    Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and honey; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil about 1 minute, until brown sugar is dissolved. Stir in pecans. Keep warm over very low heat.

  • Step five

    Spray large nonstick skillet or electric griddle with PAM® and heat over medium heat (350°F). Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto skillet or griddle. Cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, turning once when tops bubble and bottoms are lightly browned.

  • Step six

    Serve your sweet potato pancakes topped with warm pecan syrup!

Nutrition Information

513 calories, 66g carbs

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Sweet Potato Pancakes

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 292 mg 28%
Carbohydrate 66 g 22%
Cholesterol 74 mg 25%
Total Fat 25 g 38%
Iron 2 mg 13%
Calories 513 kcal 26%
Sodium 664 mg 28%
Protein 10 g 20%
Saturated Fat 11 g 54%
Sugars 34 g 3%
Vitamin C 4 mg 7%

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