Sweet potatoes are a cherished ingredient in Southern cooking, adding warmth and flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether you’re looking for a dish for Thanksgiving, a side to take to a potluck, or one to serve for dinner, you can’t go wrong with a sweet potato recipe.
In this post, we’ll explore tasty sweet potato recipes featured as side dishes, casseroles, and breads that all showcase the wonderful versatility of sweet potatoes. You can find them all year long, but they’re especially popular in the Fall. With the holidays coming up, you can find some classic side dishes but also some with a little flair.
Sweet Potato Side Dishes
Let’s start with simple sides, something to serve with your weeknight dinner but still special enough to serve for the holidays.
Skillet Candied Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Potatoes
Skillet Candied Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Potatoes
You only need five ingredients to whip up these skillet sweet potatoes, and no oven is required! Fresh sweet potatoes are simmered slowly on the stovetop in brown sugar and butter and sprinkled with chopped pecans for a sweet side dish, perfect for serving at Thanksgiving, Sunday suppers or for weeknight dinners.
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Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pears (Easy Sheet Pan Side)
Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pears (Easy Sheet Pan Side)
Sweet potatoes and pears might sound like an odd pair, but trust me, it works. The potatoes get crispy and caramelized in the oven while the pears turn soft and buttery. Toss in cranberries, pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic and suddenly this simple sheet pan side feels holiday-worthy without the fuss.
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Baked Sweet Potato (Microwave)
Baked Sweet Potato (Microwave)
Oh, sweet potatoes in the microwave? Yes, please! This is the ultimate hack for anyone who wants to enjoy deliciously cooked sweet potatoes in just a few minutes. Just pierce them, zap them, and savor the goodness of perfectly cooked sweet potatoes. It's quick, it's easy, and it's oh-so-delicious!
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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes
There’s nothing quite like a comforting casserole, great for serving a crowd or taking to a potluck. Here are four completely different ways to feature sweet potatoes in a casserole.
Pretzel Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
Pretzel Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
If you’re looking for a new spin on a classic, Pretzel Topped Sweet Potato Casserole is just the ticket. Buttery, rich potatoes topped with pecan-pretzel crumble are an irresistible creamy-crunchy combo. A sprinkle of cranberries makes this casserole even more festive.
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Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Meringue
Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Meringue
A grown-up version of the classic sweet potato side dish that cuts down the sweetness by using a homemade marshmallow like topping. No more sickeningly sweet marshmallows from a bag, instead you get a light and airy meringue like topping that compliments the sweet potatoes. Grab a kitchen torch for a beautiful s'more like topping.
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Layered Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole
Layered Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole
This mouth-watering apple and sweet potato casserole is a twist on a classic side dish made even easier with the use of canned sweet potatoes. With its crunchy pecan and breadcrumb topping, everyone will be scooping up seconds. Unlike some sweet potato casseroles, this one isn’t overly sweet, so it’s great for a holiday side dish and is easy enough to make for a family dinner.
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Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel
Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel
An easy sweet potato casserole flavored with bourbon and then covered with a streusel topping made up of spicy pecans, brown sugar and bacon. It will be a show stopper at your holiday meal. A make ahead dish that just needs 30 minutes to bake. Great for potlucks.
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Baked Sweet Potato Recipes
Let the oven do all the work in these baked sweet potato recipes.
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Two Types of Potatoes
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Two Types of Potatoes
Scalloped sweet potatoes are a delicious and elegant side dish that are perfect for any occasion. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes are layered in a buttery, creamy sauce and baked until tender and golden. Both sweet and savory, scalloped sweet potatoes are sure to impress your dinner guests and become a family favorite.
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Easy Recipe for Sweet Potato Souffle with Pears
Easy Recipe for Sweet Potato Souffle with Pears
It's time to try a different sweet potato casserole, one without marshmallows. Instead, add pears and honey and make it light and airy with egg whites. A savory side dish that's perfect for serving at your holiday table or Sunday supper.
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Sweet Potato Pudding with Grated Potatoes
Sweet Potato Pudding with Grated Potatoes
A baked sweet potato pudding is a rich and flavorful Southern classic side dish. Made with grated sweet potatoes that form a crisp topping over a creamy custard. Only slightly sweet, it's a great side dish for a holiday meal but simple enough to serve for a family dinner.
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Southern Sweet Potato Recipes
There are a few sweet potato recipes that it’s hard to find anywhere other than the South. So bring a little bit of the South into your kitchen with some of these classic recipes.
Sweet Potato Pie Recipe (Southern Classic)
Sweet Potato Pie Recipe (Southern Classic)
Enjoy the comforting flavors of a Southern sweet potato pie, a timeless dessert that epitomizes the essence of the South. With its velvety texture and heavenly blend of warm spices, this pie is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
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Homemade Sweet Potato Buttermilk Biscuits
Homemade Sweet Potato Buttermilk Biscuits
These light and flaky sweet potato biscuits are a delicious Southern treat that you're going to love. Made with mashed sweet potatoes and buttermilk, these biscuits are still light and fluffy. To achieve the perfect texture and taste, make sure to use cold butter and handle the dough gently.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Tart Peaches
Sweet Potato Casserole with Tart Peaches
Full of flavor and perfect for making ahead, this homemade sweet potato casserole gets a tart summer twist with the addition of ripe peaches. Enjoy smooth, creamy sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy, toasty, praline-esque pecan topping. After cooking the sweet potatoes and layering with peaches, you throw it in the oven for 30 minutes or until the topping gets all brown and bubbly.
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Stovetop Candied Yams with Canned Sweet Potatoes
Stovetop Candied Yams with Canned Sweet Potatoes
Some recipes just stick with you. For me, it’s my mom’s candied yams, soft sweet potatoes in a buttery brown sugar sauce that caramelizes right on the stovetop. She made them for every holiday, and now I do too. The best part? They start with canned sweet potatoes, so they’re quick, unfussy, and always turn out just right.
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Sweet Potato Breads
You might not have thought to add sweet potatoes to baked goods, but you’ll be amazed at how they add moisture to your favorite bread recipes.
Easy Sweet Potato Bread with Oats and Warm Spices
Easy Sweet Potato Bread with Oats and Warm Spices
Soft, tender, and full of homemade goodness, this braided sweet potato bread gets its rich texture from mashed sweet potatoes. A yeast dough comes together easily, with a quick rise before you shape it into a beautiful braid. It’s not overly sweet, making it perfect for slathering with honey butter, or sneaking a warm piece straight from the oven.
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Sweet Potato Sticky Buns
Sweet Potato Sticky Buns
These sweet potato sticky buns are exactly what your breakfast table has been missing. Light and tender cinnamon buns covered in a caramelized honey pecan glaze will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe for Sweet Potato Muffins
Recipe for Sweet Potato Muffins
Sweet potato muffins are super moist, light and fluffy even a day or two later. Mashed sweet potatoes are the secret to a super moist breakfast muffin. Topped with a light streusel, these muffins are going to be your new favorite breakfast or snack.
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Sweet Potato Cornbread
Sweet Potato Cornbread
This sweet potato cornbread is a top notch Southern side dish. It's more moist than regular cornbread and has a hint of sweetness that will have everyone reaching for seconds. You'll love it with your next bowl of chili or a holiday ham.
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I hope you feel inspired to bring these comforting dishes to your own table. Whether you choose to make a creamy casserole, a savory side, or a warm bread, you’ll never go wrong with a sweet potato recipe. Enjoy cooking and sharing these delicious flavors, while they’re great for the holidays, you’ll want to make them all year long.
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