Try 'em mashed, fried, or twice-baked.
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If you're looking for a fun way to switch up your typical potato recipes, give these sweet potato recipes a try! They're great for turning any dish into a cozy comfort food meal. Wondering how? Well, sweet potatoes are sweeter than other types of potatoes, so they're perfect for pairing with the warm, spiced flavors of fall. You can serve them mashed with a marshmallow topping for a traditional Thanksgiving side dish or turn them into a cozy fall dessert. But the best part is that sweet potatoes can also lean savory, too! So, you can roast them as a side dish for chicken or add them to a beef taco skillet.
Beyond all those comforting fall dinners, you can turn your sweet potatoes into a replacement for pasta with sweet potato noodles when you want to eat something on the lighter side. Or make a healthy family meal, like the Tuscan pork sheet-pan dinner with roasted wedges as a sweet potato side dish. You could even bake a batch of sweet potato fries in the oven for what Ree Drummond calls "one of the best snacks in the world." We even found a recipe that wraps them in bacon!
Like yams (though they're different), sweet potatoes are so versatile and easy to find that you'll be so happy you've found so many ways to cook them for the colder months ahead. Whichever recipe you choose first, you'll love getting acquainted with the marvelous sweet potato!
1
Sweet Potato Pie
A Thanksgiving spread in the South just isn't complete without a classic sweet potato pie. Want to give it a little kick? Dollop slices with bourbon whipped cream.
Get the Sweet Potato Pie recipe.
2
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
If you mash regular potatoes, why not mash sweet potatoes, too?! These are are buttery and lightly sweetened just like the filling to a sweet potato casserole.
Get the Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe.
3
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
To balance out the sweetness from these maple-flavored sweet potatoes, the crumbly oat topping is made with rosemary and cayenne pepper. Plus, a good drizzle of spicy hot honey!
Get the Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes recipe.
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4
Candied Sweet Potatoes
This warm, spiced side dish is glistening with beauty. And it's all thanks to the maple-bourbon glaze. You'll want to pour it over the whole plate!
Get the Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe.
5
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Alex and her hubby Mauricio are a big fan of air fryer sweet potato fries, and it's easy to see why! They're quick, crispy, and a healthy alternative to the deep fried kind.
Get the Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries recipe.
6
Baked Sweet Potato
This method ensures perfect baked sweet potatoes every time. It's a foolproof way to get dinner on the table! You can even doctor the simple recipe up with various toppings, like bacon or sour cream.
Get the Baked Sweet Potato recipe.
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7
Sweet Potato Hash
Whether you serve it for dinner alongside steak or for breakfast with fried eggs, this hash is just as versatile as the sweet potato itself! We love how smoky it gets from the bits of bacon.
Get the Sweet Potato Hash recipe.
8
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
This dish will likely bring back a ton of memories from holidays as a kid. Luckily, it's just as delicious today as it always was, if not more! Especially since we opt for both marshmallows and streusel.
Get the Sweet Potato Casserole recipe.
9
Tuscan Pork Sheet-Pan Dinner
You don't have to worry about a major cleanup with this tasty fall supper. It's all cooked on one sheet pan until the pork is tender and the sweet potatoes are crisp.
Get Ree's Tuscan Pork Sheet-Pan Dinner recipe.
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10
Beef Taco Skillet with Sweet Potatoes
Here's a fun twist on taco night! The skillet is loaded with ground beef, beans, sweet potatoes, and plenty of spices to make an easy one-pan meal that can go straight from the stove to the table.
Get Ree's Beef Taco Skillet recipe.
11
Beef Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles
Look for pre-made sweet potato noodles in the vegetable aisle of your super market and you'll have this healthy beef and noodle dinner ready in 30 minutes flat!
Get Ree's Beef Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles recipe.
12
Roasted Vegetables with Pecan Crumble
This gorgeous platter of roasted vegetables includes sweet potatoes, carrots, and butternut squash. But it's the nutty brown sugar crumble that really sets it apart.
Get Ree's Roasted Vegetables recipe.
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13
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Curry
Both sweet potatoes and chickpeas make this meatless meal hearty enough for a main course. But you can also serve it over rice or with naan if you want some extra heft.
Get the Sweet Potato Curry recipe.
14
Cheesy Beef and Sweet Potato Taco Casserole
Spiralized sweet potatoes give this taco casserole a unique texture. Plus, there's plenty of ground beef, beans, cheese, and layers of tortilla chips in every bite.
Get the Cheesy Beef and Sweet Potato Taco Casserole recipe.
15
Chicken and Veggie Skillet
Swap the squash for sweet potatoes in this easy skillet dinner, or simply make it with both! You can't go wrong.
Get Ree's Chicken and Veggie Skillet recipe.
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16
Ham and Brussels Sprout Hash
The shredded fall veggies in this healthy fall hash get crispy and caramelized when roasted in the oven. It's the perfect base for fried or poached eggs.
Get the Ham and Brussels Sprout Hash recipe.
17
Sweet Potato Fries
These crispy sweet potato fries (and spicy dipping sauce) can be ready to eat in just 20 minutes.
Get Ree's Sweet Potato Fries recipe.
18
Barbecue Ranch Baked Potatoes
A sweet potato is the perfect vessel for this ranch-barbecue-shredded beef combo. even better than a regular potato!
Get the Barbecue Ranch Baked Potatoes recipe.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Sage Parmesan Breadcrumbs
Don't limit this delicious casserole to holidays, as it's the perfect side for any cozy, satisfying meal.
Get the Sweet Potato Casserole with Breadcrumbs recipe.
20
Soul Sweet Taters
Brown sugar, pecans, and plenty of butter will make you wonder if this dish is for dinner or dessert! But... does it matter?
Get Ree's Soul Sweet Taters recipe.
