38 Sweet Potato Recipes for Thanksgiving and Beyond
Although you're probably most familiar with the classic sweet potato dishes you see on your Thanksgiving or Christmas table, this sweet and savory spud offers a lot more than just a touch of holiday nostalgia. This versatile tuber can transition between sweet and savory in a flash. It brings earthiness and warmth to our favorite holiday desserts, like sweet potato pie, and subtle, natural sweetness to entrées and sides. Higher in fiber and lower in calories than a russet or a Yukon gold, the sweet potato is a great healthier alternative to starchy spuds too.
While it's a must on most holiday menus (is it even Thanksgiving without a sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows?), this simple side is worthy of working its way into your daily supper plans too. A humble baked sweet potato topped with a pat of butter and a dash of cinnamon is absolutely irresistible any day. Whether you want to mix it up on a weeknight or impress the in-laws at your next holiday gathering, here are some of our favorite sweet potato recipes to get you started.
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
You'll need just a few ingredients and your Instant Pot to turn sweet potatoes into a buttery and creamy side dish.
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Sweet Potato Stacks
Recipe: Sweet Potato Stacks
All of the taste of sweet potato casserole in an elevated stack, this recipe is a fantastically unique twist on your traditional holiday side.
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Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Recipe: Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
We skip the mayonnaise and replace the traditional potatoes with sweet potatoes in this lightened-up version of potato salad.
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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Give your overstuffed holiday oven a little breathing room, and let your slow cooker lend a hand.
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Sweet Potato Rolls
Recipe: Sweet Potato Rolls
Add a little bit of color and sweetness to homemade rolls with the addition of a sweet potato.
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Melting Sweet Potatoes
Recipe: Melting Sweet Potatoes
Meet your new signature sweet potato side.
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Oven-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Recipe: Oven-Baked Sweet Potatoes
There's nothing boring about these oven-baked spuds, especially when you can let your imagination run wild with personalized toppings.
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Sweet Potato-Carrot Soup
Recipe: Sweet Potato-Carrot Soup
An immersion blender helps turn root vegetables into a rich and creamy soup.
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Sweet Potato Brownies
Recipe: Sweet Potato Brownies
Natural syrupy sugars from roasted sweet potatoes are just the addition your next batch of homemade brownies needs.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
With less mess and fewer calories than its traditionally fried cousin, this recipe may be our new air fryer favorite.
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Spicy Sweet Potato Crostini
Recipe: Spicy Sweet Potato Crostini
Sweet potatoes aren't just for side dishes. Here they serve as the base for a flavorful appetizer.
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Perini Ranch Steakhouse Southern Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Pecans
Recipe: Perini Ranch Steakhouse Southern Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Pecans
This recipe comes from Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap, Texas. We love the rustic touch of cooking it in a cast-iron skillet.
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Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie
Recipe: Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie
Brown butter adds a rich nuttiness to the classic Sweet Potato Pie in this new favorite recipe.
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Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
Recipe: Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
You'll be surprised how versatile this classic casserole is. The sweet potato filling is finished with a crunchy topping of cornflakes, pecans, and brown sugar, balanced out with the gooey favorite—marshmallows.
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Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole
Recipe: Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole
Not only is this casserole visually stunning, but the pre-sliced potatoes make it easy to portion out.
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Sweet Potato Cobbler
Recipe: Sweet Potato Cobbler
We all know and love sweet potato pie, but we may have just found a new favorite sweet potato dessert. Topped with buttermilk biscuit drops and streusel crumbles, this cobbler expertly walks the line between sweet and savory.
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Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
Recipe: Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
Never underestimate the power of a warm, hearty soup. Feel free to leave out the bacon to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly.
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Two-Potato Gratin
Recipe: Two-Potato Gratin
Layered with thinly sliced Yukon golds and sweet potatoes, this Two-Potato Gratin has the best of both worlds.
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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
Recipe: Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
Trade the marshmallows for breadcrumbs and the cinnamon for sage and you've got a hearty, savory take on the classic holiday side.
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Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
Recipe: Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
This sweet potato mash has a secret ingredient. Serve with thick slices of Thanksgiving turkey and an Old Fashioned.
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Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust
Recipe: Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust
This gorgeous potato cake may just outshine the Thanksgiving turkey.
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Cheddar-Caramelized Onion Bread with Whipped Sweet Potato Butter
Recipe: Cheddar-Caramelized Onion Bread with Whipped Sweet Potato Butter
You'll want to save this sweet potato butter and spread it on just about everything, from toast to sandwiches.
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Shepherd's Pie with Potato Crust
Recipe: Shepherd's Pie with Potato Crust
With a two-tone scalloped potato crust, this Shepherd's Pie is anything but ordinary.
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Grilled Sweet Potato Fries
Recipe: Grilled Sweet Potato Fries
Fire up the grill and enjoy sweet potatoes year-round with these simple, thick-cut Grilled Sweet Potato Fries.
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Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder
Recipe: Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder
Throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it go low and slow all day long.
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Sweet Potato Muffins
Recipe: Sweet Potato Muffins
Serve these muffins warm with a pat of butter and a sprinkling of spices for a real sweet breakfast treat.
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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
Orange juice gives this dish a little sweetness, while pieces of crumbled bacon will give you something to savor, and rosemary will give it an aroma all its own.
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Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Recipe: Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Sometimes, you just need a simple sheet pan dinner. With protein, starch, and veggies, this recipe has everything you need for a well-rounded meal.
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Curried Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes
Recipe: Curried Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes
Serve this chicken-and-potato dish over a bed of basmati rice for a superbly fragrant meal.
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Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
These portable sausage bites are the perfect addition to any gameday spread.
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Sweet Potato Pie
Recipe: Sliced Sweet Potato Pie with Molasses Whipped Cream
This inventive recipe calls for the sweet potatoes sliced, not pureed, to add layered texture to the pie.
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Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
Recipe: Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
We'll be having sweet potatoes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with the help of this easy, big-batch breakfast casserole.
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Sweet Potato Soufflé
Recipe: Sweet Potato Soufflé
This soufflé's stunning orange color earns it the title of an impressive dinner party dessert.
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Sweet Potato Soup
Recipes: Sweet Potato Soup
Dress this simple soup up with a few chopped pecans and a drizzle of yogurt on top.
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Sweet Potato Mash
Recipe: Sweet Potato Mash
Trade sweet potatoes for baking potatoes in this warm, savory side.
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Grated Sweet Potato Pudding
Recipe: Grated Sweet Potato Pudding
Enhance the autumn flavor of this popular holiday side with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg.
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Sweet Potato Cornbread
Recipe: Sweet Potato Cornbread
Add a touch of sweetness to cornbread by adding two cups of mashed sweet potatoes.
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Sweet Potato Pound Cake
Recipe: Sweet Potato Pound Cake
Serve up sweet potatoes on the dessert table with this pound cake recipe.