They're loaded with nutrients and can be cooked in a flash. And did we mention they're delicious? Take a peek at these sweet potato recipes and you'll be buying your spuds by the bushel.
70 Sweet Potato Recipes to Satisfy Morning, Noon and Night
Updated on Sep. 23, 2024
Sweet potatoes usually make an appearance as a side dish. And for good reason! But the orange spuds (similar to yams) are more versatile than you’d expect. They take to flavor really well and can be savory, sweet or a little spicy. Personally, we cannot get enough sweet potato desserts!
These sweet potato recipes showcase classic Thanksgiving dishes, nostalgic bakes and everyday uses for the underrated starch.
Skillet Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes dressed with buttery, herby, garlicky goodness make for a delicious side dish. You can top them with toasted nuts for some extra sweetness and crunch.
Also, check these best frozen sweet potato fries when you’re looking for an easy side to go with weeknight dinners.
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Creamy Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I took my mother's delicious sweet potato casserole and gave it a new twist by adding the tempting taste of orange—a fruit very abundant in our state. The flavors are wonderful together and make this dish a family favorite. —Norma Poole, Auburndale, Florida
There’s a fun surprise in this creamy dish: orange juice! It’s a quick prep casserole with ingredients you probably already have on hand. What more can you ask for on Thanksgiving?
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Classic Sweet Potato Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This simple but special deep-dish pie provides a down-home finish to hearty autumn meals. Pecans and pumpkin pie spices make it a comforting seasonal classic. —Paul Azzone, Shoreham, New York
You can’t beat the classics. The deep-dish pie has comforting flavors of pecan and pumpkin pie spice.
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Harissa Sweet Potato Fritters
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had leftover sweet potatoes and had to think up a new way to use them. We love spice, so I flavored these fun fritters with harissa, just enough for flavor but not too spicy. If you want more heat, you can always adjust the spice to please your taste buds. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Harissa is a hot chili pepper paste that adds kick and flavor to these fritters. Mix some with mayo for a dipping sauce.
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Sweet Potato and Turkey Couscous
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We always have turkey and sweet potatoes left over after our big Thanksgiving feast. I combine them in this quick, easy and nutritious main dish that satisfies alongside a simple green salad. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
This easy and nutritious dish is a great way to use your Thanksgiving leftovers. Ready in just 30 minutes, this savory meal hits every flavor note with orange zest giving it a subtle hint of citrus.
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Sweet Potato Chili with Turkey
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Swapping ground turkey for ground beef lightens up this chili. —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
Ground turkey is a great protein for this dish because it’s lighter and less hearty than beef. This complements the sweet potato and allows more of the spice to come through.
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Sweet Potato Dumplings with Caramel Sauce
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When family stays over after a holiday dinner, we make sweet potato dumplings, bacon and eggs for breakfast. And later, we even serve these dumplings for dessert. —Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Move over pancakes, we have a new sweet breakfast contender. These sweet potato dumplings pair well with bacon and eggs, and can even be served for dessert.
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Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
10 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an extra helping of protein-packed quinoa. —Brynn Rader, Olympia, Washington
On its own or spooned over rice, this comforting chili is hearty and filling. Sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness and creaminess to chili. Cut the potatoes into bit sized pieces so they cook evenly.
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Gorgonzola Spread
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband first tried this recipe with plain potatoes. They were so yummy; we experimented with sweet potatoes. Dipped in Gorgonzola spread, they’re irresistible. —Kristen Minello, Macomb, Michigan
While this recipe works great with normal potatoes, sweet potatoes take it to the next level. Gorgonzola cheese has a bold flavor that contrasts wonderfully with the sweet potatoes.
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Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Pitas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a hearty take on Mediterranean food, this time with sweet potatoes tucked inside. These unique pockets are delicious for lunch or dinner. —Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
These Mediterranean stuffed pitas make for a quick 30 minute lunch. If you don’t like using the microwave, you can quickly sauté your garlic to make the creamy yogurt sauce.
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Sweet Potatoes au Gratin
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This rich, sweet potato casserole couldn't be any easier to make—or more delicious to eat! —Patti Kirchhoff, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
The difference between scalloped potatoes and au gratin potatoes is the addition of cheese. These sweet potatoes are layered with Parmesan, but you can add your favorite cheeses, like cheddar, to the mix.
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Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My hearty, delicious and nutrient-packed vegetarian dish is amazingly healthy. Everyone I've made it for has loved it—even carnivores! I always make two batches and freeze one. You'll want to eat this every week! —Elizabeth Lindemann, Salem, Massachusetts
Even meat-lovers will love this hearty vegetarian dinner. Short on time? This recipe can be refrigerated up to a week.
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Spicy Sweet Potato Chips & Cilantro Dip
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings (1-1/2 cups dip)
From the Recipe Creator:
This irresistible combo could become your new signature snack food. Park the spicy baked chips next to a bowl of the cool, creamy dip and let the gang have at it. What a fantastic twist on traditional chips and dip! —Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago, Illinois
Meet your new favorite snack! This cool and creamy dip contrasts with the spicy sweet potato chips. People won’t be able to stop eating these crispy chips.
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Maple Miso Sweet Potato Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe takes a beloved holiday side dish and gives it a savory twist. —Sara Schwabe, Bloomington, Indiana
Miso gives the holiday classic a savory twist. The sesame seeds on top give it nice texture and make the dish aesthetically pleasing.
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Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they tasted so delicious together. I took those flavors and developed them into this creamy, smoky potato salad. —Carolyn Eskew, Dayton, Ohio
Sweet potatoes and peppers are the sweet and spicy combination you’ve been looking for. This creamy and smoky potato salad hits all the right notes.
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Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves quick breads. This one is moist and spicy. If you don't have mini loaf pans, it works just as well in regular size pans. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
This quick bread is moist and almost cake-like. Raisins and walnuts add sweetness and crunch.
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Blueberry Chops with Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A sweet and spicy combo is the perfect accent for meaty chops. With a fresh green veggie on the side, this is a hearty summer meal. It’s easy, yet impressive enough to serve to company. —Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia
This sweet and spicy meal is perfect when the seasons transition from summer to fall. The cinnamon sugar sweet potatoes balance out the chipotle pepper blueberry sauce from the pork chops.
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Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I try to incorporate nutritious sweet potatoes in meals as often as possible, especially with breakfast. I came up with this recipe to feed my family a healthy, hearty breakfast—and it worked! —Jeanne Larson, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
This savory sweet potato mash is such a versatile brunch. Shredding the potatoes the night before makes for a quick and easy breakfast.
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Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Bars
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
If you're looking for something other than pumpkin, these sweet potato bars are a yummy alternative. Make them ahead—they're even better refrigerated overnight. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
These sweet potato bars are a fun alternative to pumpkin bars. To save some time, you can microwave the sweet potatoes for 8-10 minutes.
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Sweet Potato and Crab Soup
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet and savory soup is quick and easy to prepare. You can substitute butternut squash or pumpkin for the sweet potatoes, depending on what you have on hand. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
This sweet and savory bisque can be made with fresh or canned crab meat. It’s creamy with a hint of spice coming from cayenne pepper.
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Mushroom and Sweet Potato Potpie
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The last time I was in the U.S., I had an amazing mushroom and beer potpie at a small brewpub. It was so rich and comforting. I tried numerous versions when I got home and I think I've come pretty close! —Iben Ravn, Copenhagen, Denmark
This comforting potpie is not a flavor pairing you see often. Mushrooms and sweet potato combine to make a rich and tender dish. To really make this meal your own, you can use dry red wine or marsala in place of beer.
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Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I grew up near Idaho, which is famous for spudnuts—a doughnut made from mashed potatoes. I reworked a recipe using sweet potatoes and cranberries to come up with this variation. I like to serve them for dessert. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
Spudnuts are doughnuts made from mashed potatoes. This reimagined version uses sweet potatoes and a creamy apple juice frosting.
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Pork with Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With sweet potatoes, dried cranberries and apple slices, this colorful pork dish is especially popular during fall and winter. —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
This colorful pork dish will brighten up your dinner table. It’s a great blend of flavors that come together quickly. With apples, cranberries and sweet potatoes, there’s a variety of tenderness and crunch.
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Molly’s Sweet and Spicy Tzimmes Cake
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I are always on the lookout for new ways to incorporate Jewish traditions into our interfaith home. Rich with apples, carrots and sweet potato, this sweet and spicy cake is perfect for Rosh Hashanah or any fall holiday. —Molly Haendler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Inspired by the Jewish stew typically made from carrots and dried fruits, this sweet potato cake would be great to serve for Rosh Hashanah.
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Southwest Hash with Adobo-Lime Crema
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Adobo sauce adds so much extra flavor that you won't even miss the smaller amounts of butter and egg yolks in this smoky hash. Here's a tip: Add a splash of white vinegar to the poaching water right before you drop in the eggs. It helps keep them from separating as they cook. —Brooke Keller, Lexington, Kentucky
The smoky dish is sweet without being overpowering. If you have any leftover pork, it’s great to add to the mix.
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Gingersnap Sweet Potato Praline Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This luscious mix of sweet potatoes, spices and nuts is like serving pecan pie and sweet potato pie together. Bake it and watch everyone devour it. —Emily Hobbs, Ozark, Missouri
This pie is a cross between a pecan pie and sweet potato pie. The maple whipped topping adds more depth than classic Cool Whip.
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Sweet Potato Carrot Crisp
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet potatoes take a different twist in this whipped side dish that pairs them with carrots. Subtly sweet, it has just a hint of garlic, while the nut and crumb topping adds a fun crunch to any holiday meal. —Diane Molberg, Calgary, Alberta
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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Honey-Maple Vinaigrette
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This salad makes a beautiful presentation for the holidays with the bright colors of the sweet potatoes, cranberries and spinach. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Sharp blue cheese cuts through the sweet and savory vinaigrette. With sweet potatoes and spinach, this colorful salad will make a splash at your next gathering.
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Fried Sweet Potato Pies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
25 pies
From the Recipe Creator:
With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I can recall. This recipe, however, resulted from an experiment for a church bake sale when we had excess pastry. People couldn't get enough of these pies! —Marilyn Moseley, Toccoa, Georgia
You’d think a 25 pie yield would be excessive, but once you start eating these you really can’t stop. The filling is soft, sweet and creamy.
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Sweet Potato Stuffing
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom likes to make sure there will be enough stuffing to satisfy our large family. For our holiday gatherings, she slow-cooks this tasty sweet potato dressing in addition to the traditional stuffing cooked inside the turkey. —Kelly Pollock, London, Ontario
This quick prep stuffing is great for your next potluck or holiday dinner. It’s a nice pivot from traditional stuffing, if you want to mix things up.
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Sweet Potato Crostini
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For party time, I turn this sweet potato side dish into an appetizer by serving it on slices of a French baguette. — Steve Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
This sweet potato side dish turned appetizer is perfect for parties. It’s a great bite-sized sweet treat before or after dinner.
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Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
After making little bacon-wrapped sausages for years, I needed a change! I had an extra sweet potato and half a package of bacon on hand, so I put on my thinking cap and came up with this treat. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey
These sweet and smokey potato bites have a bit of kick from cayenne pepper. It’s a nice change of pace from bacon wrapped smokies.
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Eggnog Sweet Potato Bake
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love eggnog so I am always looking for new ways to use it. When I added it to mashed sweet potatoes, I knew I had a winner. You can make this the night before and refrigerate it unbaked; the next day, let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. —Katie Wollgast, Troy, Missouri
Adding eggnog to mashed potatoes gives it the same creamy texture that milk or cream would with a newfound richness. It’s a great accompaniment to Christmas dinner.
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Sweet Potato Wedges with Chili Mayo
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings (1 cup dip)
From the Recipe Creator:
Cajun spices bring the zing to roasted sweet potatoes—a side dish my family eats frequently. We dunk them in chili-spiced mayo. —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
Cajun spices bring the zing to roasted sweet potatoes. This mayo dip is great as a burger topping as well.
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Coconut-Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
What is it about sweet potatoes that unnerve some people? For those who firmly state they hate a yam because of the color or texture, the rich addition of coconut, bourbon and spices might just win them over. —Rebecca Anderson, Driftwood, Texas
Coconut and bourbon work overtime to spice these sweet potatoes. With a crunchy topping and soft inside, this casserole will surely make its way into your holiday rotation.
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Sweet Potato & Chickpea Salad
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Take this colorful dish to the buffet at a family gathering, or enjoy it as a great meal all by itself. —Brenda Gleason, Hartland, Wisconsin
This colorful salad makes a wonderful lunch. The garlic-ginger vinaigrette gives the dish a sweet, savory and tart flavor.
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Sweet Potato Orange Cups
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Serve this refreshingly sweet side dish to your guests in separate cups you craft…from oranges! All you have to do is cut oranges in half, scoop out the fruit and fill the peel with the sweet potato mixture. It's a hit among our family and friends. —Melonie Bowers, Sugarcreek, Ohio
Do you like easy cleanup? How about no plates or bowls? All you have to do is cut oranges in half, scoop out the fruit and fill the peel with the sweet potato mixture.
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Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings (2/3 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
These delicious sweet potatoes cook effortlessly in the slow cooker so you can tend to other things. Coconut gives the classic a fresh twist. —Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma
These sweet potatoes cook effortlessly in the slow cooker. Coconut gives the classic a fresh twist.
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Southern Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a taste of a southern classic, we make sweet potatoes stuffed with pulled pork and coleslaw and manage to sidestep the calorie overload. —Amy Burton, Cary, North Carolina
Sweet potatoes stuffed with pulled pork and coleslaw makes for a hearty meal. No bun required!
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Creamy Sweet Potato and Veggie Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I tasted a delicious soup in a restaurant but couldn't persuade the chef to share the recipe, so I began to experiment on my own. Finally, I came up with this blend, which is very close to what I tasted—maybe even better! —Audrey Nemeth, Mount Vernon, Maine
This creamy veggie soup is stocked with potatoes, zucchini, onions and broccoli. It’s warm, comforting and ready in just 30 minutes.
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Black Bean-Sweet Potato Skillet
Total Time
55 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My fiancé loves sweet potatoes. By adding black beans, I came up with a nutritionally complete main dish. Its bright orange and black color makes it fun for Halloween. —April Strevell, Red Bank, New Jersey
The bright orange and black colors makes this dish fun for Halloween. And black beans make it a complete meal. You can add more spice with chipotle and adobo.
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Sweet Potato Tortellini with Hazelnut Sauce
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Using wonton wrappers instead of fresh pasta dough makes homemade tortellini easy to prepare. For more formal dinners, this makes an impressive vegetarian entree. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Using wonton wrappers instead of fresh pasta dough makes homemade tortellini easy to prepare. The sweet potato puree can be made and refrigerated the day before.
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Creamy Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to make these twice-baked sweet potatoes because they can be prepared ahead of time. With the addition of cream cheese, they are very creamy and not overly sweet. It is so easy to increase the quantity to any number. —Linda Call, Falun, Kansas
These twice-baked sweet potatoes can be prepared ahead of time. Cream cheese makes them really creamy while not being overly sweet.
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Harvesttime Chicken with Couscous
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even on busy days, I can start this chicken in the slow cooker and still get to work on time. When I come home, I whip up a spinach salad and crescent rolls to round out the menu. —Heidi Rudolph, Oregon, Illinois
This slow cooker dinner is a nice all-in-one dinner. It has veggies, protein and carbs.
An orange glaze adorns this sweet potato pound cake, but you can really make it your own by trying out different toppings. A brown butter frosting or vanilla glaze would give the cake a whole different flavor.
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Sweet Potato Pone
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet potatoes are among my favorite vegetables, and this sweet potato pone is my absolute favorite way to prepare them. Not only is it an eagerly anticipated side dish for Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends each year, but also I make it to dress up ordinary meals. You can almost serve it as a dessert! —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York
Pone is a type of baked or fried bread that originates from the South. This take on the dish presents more like a sweet potato casserole.
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Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Black Beans
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a vegan, I'm always looking for impressive dishes to share. Sweet potatoes loaded with beans and a touch of peanut butter are one of my mom’s favorites. —Kayla Capper, Ojai, California
Sweet potatoes loaded with beans and a touch of peanut butter make for a hearty side dish, or a vegan dinner. Just microwave the potatoes and dinner will be ready in a snap.
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Beefy Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
There's no better way to warm up than with a bowl of this chili. We created this recipe with friends when we lived in Seattle, where cold and rainy days are plentiful. Sweet potatoes are the secret ingredient, but even if you leave them out, you'll still have a tasty basic chili. —Jonell Tempero, Omaha, Nebraska
Usually there is some kind of twist to sweet potato dishes. but what if the twist was the sweet potatoes? This one-pot chili is elevated with the bit of sweetness.
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Sweet Potato Chili Bake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m a vegetarian and wanted to develop some dishes that are a little heartier than traditional vegetarian fare. I created this recipe, and even my 1-year-old loves it! —Jillian Tournoux, Massillon, Ohio
This southwestern chili bake is topped with cornbread to soak up some of the broth. Top with a dollop of sour cream to complete the vegetarian meal.
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Raisin Sweet Potato Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Cozy up to the fire with a plate of satisfyingly sweet cookies that taste like home. Serve them with a mug of hot chai tea or ice-cold milk, and no one will be able to resist them. —Jacque Sue Meyer, Lohman, Missouri
These satisfying cookies are a step above your traditional oatmeal and raisin ones. Cinnamon, pecans and raisins ensure well rounded textures, spice and sweetness.
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Sweet Potato Waffles
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 waffles
From the Recipe Creator:
Cardamom and pecans really make the flavor of these special sweet potato waffles stand out. I make them when I have leftover sweet potatoes. —Mickey Turner, Grants Pass, Oregon
Cardamom and pecans really make the flavor of these sweet potato waffles stand out. The overall taste is a bit earthy.
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Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet potatoes and black beans roll up together for a quesadilla that’s easy, fast, fun and delicious. —Brittany Hubbard, St. Paul, Minnesota
These 5 ingredient quesadillas are simple and delicious with pepper jack cheese acting as seasoning. Serve with your favorite salsa.
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Favorite Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family begs me to make mashed sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love this recipe because it can be made a day ahead and warmed up before the big meal. —Senja Merrill, Sandy, Utah
These mashed potatoes don’t rely on savory elements and are purely sweet. Orange and pumpkin pie spice ensure that the flavor isn’t overwhelming.
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Roasted Autumn Vegetable Soup
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips brings out their best features. Blend them, and you have a warm, healthy soup for a cool fall night. —Stephanie Flaming, Woodland, California
Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips brings out their best features. This blended orange soup makes your house smell heavenly.
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Sweet Potato Pie
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy sweet potato pie is subtly spiced and slices beautifully! We suggest baking up a few sweet potato pies around the holidays to give to friends and family. —North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission
This creamy sweet potato pie is subtly spiced and slices beautifully. Do you always top your pie with ice cream? A scoop of vanilla is a must here.
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Sweet Potato Tartlets
Total Time
30 min
Servings
15 tartlets
From the Recipe Creator:
My family can't resist sweet potatoes when they're mashed, placed in crunchy phyllo shells and topped with marshmallows. The bite-size tarts are fun to eat, too! —Marla Clark, Moriarty, New Mexico
These tartlets have crunchy phyllo shells and are topped with marshmallows. They’re not only fun to eat, but also quick to make. You can add ginger if you want some spice.
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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender sweet potatoes are tossed with crunchy nuts and chewy dried cherries for a burst of flavors and textures. —Fran Fehling, Staten Island, New York
Tender sweet potatoes are tossed with crunchy nuts and chewy dried cherries in this textured salad. You can roast the sweet potatoes the day before.
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Cinnamon Sweet Potato Muffins
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my own sweet potato muffin recipe, and I make it often. My five grandchildren think these are delicious treats. —Christine Johnson, Ricetown, Kentucky
These muffins are so moist that they’re almost cupcake-like. Especially with the cinnamon sugar glaze on top, they’ll be a hit at any holiday party.
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West African Chicken Stew
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I really love African flavors, but you don't really encounter them much in the U.S. Here the combination of native African ingredients, all of which can be found in the States, transports you to a new culinary place. —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California
This sweet potato stew can be served over rice like a curry. The sauce is savory and a little spicy with a creamy peanut butter base.
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Roasted Potatoes with Garlic Butter
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A platter of golden and orange potatoes can serve double duty as your dinner centerpiece. —Elizabeth Kelley, Chicago, Illinois
Overlapping orange sweet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes look like medallions. The pretty side dish is topped with garlic butter and cheese.
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My Underground Vegetable Salad
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Oven-roasting root vegetables is a delicious way to get the most out of these earthy treats, bringing out their subtle sweetness. Serving them over endive with a homemade vinaigrette is just a bonus! —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
A zesty vinaigrette tops this root vegetable salad. Unlike most salads, this one sits on a bed of endive.
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Holiday Sweet Potato Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Family and friends can't seem to get enough of this deliciously different cheesecake that combines my two favorite desserts—sweet potato pie and cheesecake. I think the dessert tastes best if made 24 to 48 hours prior to serving. —Melanie Bauder, Manlius, New York
This make-ahead marbled dessert is a combination of a sweet potato pie and cheesecake. It’s topped with a sugared sour cream frosting.
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Orange-Glazed Pork Loin
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of the best pork recipes I've ever tried. My family looks forward to this roast for dinner, and guests always want the recipe. The flavorful rub, and the glaze brightened with orange juice, are also outstanding on pork chops. —Lynnette Miete, Alna, Maine
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Sweet Potato Enchilada Stack
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These sweet potato stacks have a spicy kick the whole family will love. Mexican flavors abound in this awesome enchilada stack jampacked with black beans and sweet potato. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
These sweet potato stacks have a spicy kick. Filled with black beans and sweet potato, it’s great for a potluck.
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Billie’s Southern Sweet Potato Cake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made sweet potato cakes for my kids when they were younger and they told me in their little voices, "Mommy, you're the best baker." Little did they know that was Mommy's first attempt at homemade cake! —Billie Williams-Henderson, Bowie, Maryland
This sweet potato cake tastes just like a carrot cake, all the way down to the cream cheese frosting. It’s spiced wonderfully with a hidden walnut crunch.
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Sweet Potato Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Ginger and peanut butter give this dazzling orange soup a really unique flavor. It has a mild, not spicy, taste with an Asian flair. —Hilda Fallas, Bothell, Washington
Ginger and peanut butter give this soup a really unique flavor. It’s mild and creamy even though it’s dairy free!
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Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter
Total Time
30 min
Servings
15 biscuits (about 1/2 cup honey butter)
From the Recipe Creator:
We often think of sweet potatoes in a supporting role as a side dish, mashed, baked whole, cubed and roasted. Here's another thought—why not give them a starring role for breakfast when made into biscuits? Served with cinnamon-honey butter, they're all kinds of awesome. —Cathy Bell, Joplin, Missouri
These biscuits will be the star of your next breakfast. The honey butter and sweet potato don’t overpower each other, and instead create a nice balance of sweetness.
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Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Mississippi sweet potato pie is very popular in the South. It's a particular favorite at our house because we always have plenty of sweet potatoes in our garden. Try it with a dollop of whipped cream. —Bonnie Holcomb, Fulton, Mississippi
This is the perfect recipe for any leftover mashed sweet potatoes you might have from the holidays. Try it with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Caribbean Potato Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
An interesting blend of veggies that includes okra, kale and black-eyed peas goes into this bright and hearty soup. No kale on hand? Use spinach instead. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
This bright and hearty soup features a fun blend of ingredients like okra and black-eyed peas. If you don’t have kale on hand you can easily swap in spinach.
