18 Sweet Potato Recipes To Die For
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite vegetables. It is one of the most versatile recipes. From casserole to roasted stuff and from fried recipes to baked ones there are so many varieties of sweet potatoes. We have you covered with the best sweet potato recipes.
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Glazed Sweet Potatoes
It is one of the most loved Thanksgiving side dishes. I love the honey glaze as it’s sweet and spicy. Even the leftovers taste so good. The tools required are a baking dish, measuring spoons, and a skillet.
It can be a great make-ahead recipe. The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 1 hour 40 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for an hour.
The ingredients include sweet potatoes, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, unsalted butter and pecans.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 3 days.
Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Making the mashed sweet potatoes savory is quite an interesting take, and it works well. I had tried it at my friend’s Thanksgiving party a couple of years ago, and I was blown away.
It was such a crowd pleaser and disappeared so quickly from the dinner table. Since then, I have made it umpteen times, and it’s always on my Thanksgiving menu every year since then. It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include sweet potatoes, sour cream, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, green onion, and parsley. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for up to 4 days.
Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes
This is another sweet and savory recipe. You can serve it for lunch or dinner. It is hearty and satisfying. The best thing is, it’s healthy too.
It requires 5 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for an hour.
The ingredients include chickpeas, cumin, sweet potatoes, olive oil, hummus, and salt. Top it up with lemon juice or diced tomatoes. I love it even more as it’s customizable. This is one of my favorite sweet potato recipes.
Sweet Potato Casserole
You can make it ahead of time and it is a wonderful holiday side dish. It is loved by my friends and family. You need a hand mixer and a potato masher.
The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 40 minutes.
The ingredients include sweet potatoes, vanilla extract, butter, evaporated milk and eggs. Top it up with pecans.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 5 days. It freezes well for 3 months.
5. Baked Sweet Fried Potatoes
It is one of the best snack recipes in the fall for a game day or movie nights. The crunchy, sweet, and salty flavor makes it a winner.
For the recipe, the tools required are a vegetable peeler, half sheet pans, parchment paper, and a knife. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 425°F and bake for 20 minutes.
The ingredients include sweet potatoes, sea salt, cornstarch and extra virgin olive oil. I love to serve these with burgers or soups.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for 4 days.
Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes
It is an easy side dish recipe. I love the rich and creamy flavor of the recipe. It is best served with seafood like salmon or with chicken.
It is crispy and tastes awesome. The potatoes are purple in color becuase of a pigment called anthocyanins. You need a USA pan baking sheet.
The best thing about a sweet potato recipe is because of sweet potato, the dish is rich in antioxidants and is nutritious too. It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include purple sweet potatoes, garlic, ghee, rosemary, and salt. It is best served hot. It is one of my favorite sweet potato recipes.
Sweet Potato Pie
It is one of my favorite pies. This is a highly rated sweet potato pie online. You can make this ahead of time too.
The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 1 hour 30 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for an hour.
The ingredients include sweet potatoes, milk, sugar, eggs, nutmeg and vanilla extract. Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days. It freezes well too.
Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
It is one of the most highly rated sweet potato recipes. You can make this using canned sweet potatoes too though I prefer fresh sweet potatoes.
It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 45 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for half an hour.
The ingredients include sweet potatoes, brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and butter. The pecan topping takes the dish to another level.
Vegan Sweet Potato Tortillas
For the recipe, the equipment needed are non stick frying pan, measuring cups, and spoons. These tortillas are healthy and vegan.
I make it quite often; you can make these gluten-free too. It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes of cook time.
The ingredients include mashed sweet potatoes and all-purpose flour. These tortillas are perfect for enchiladas or tacos. You can make this recipe with regular potatoes too.
Best Sweet Potato Casserole
You can make it ahead of time, even 2 days in advance. The dish is loved by kids and adults alike. You need a 9×13 baking dish.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 50 minutes. The ingredients include sweet potatoes, vanilla extract, butter, cinnamon and eggs.
You can keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 5 days.
Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole
It is a perfect side but you can serve it as a dessert too. I tried it at my friend’s house once and I was blown away.
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 1 hour 20 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for half an hour.
The ingredients include sweet potato, maple syrup, heavy cream, cinnamon and butter. Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days. It freezes well too.
Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows
It is a perfect recipe for holidays, including Thanksgiving. You need a 9×13 baking dish. I like it even more as it can be made ahead of time.
It requires 35 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for half an hour.
The ingredients include butter, sweet potatoes, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 5 days.
Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
It is one of my favorite side dishes. I like the sweet and savory flavor of this recipe. The equipment needed are vegetable peeler and a baking sheet.
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
The ingredients include sweet potatoes, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and onion powder. With crispy edges and soft texture in the middle, it really is one of the best sides.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for up to 3 days.
Loaded Roasted Sweet Potato
The recipe is rich in protein and fiber. You can make this recipe with pantry staples. I like ti even more as it is customizable.
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for half an hour.
The ingredients include sweet potatoes, paprika, salt, chickpeas and red onion. Top it up with avocados, onions or chili flakes.
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
This is one of the most loved comfort recipes. You can make it even a day in advance. It is rich and creamy.
It requires 50 minutes of prep time and an hour of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
The ingredients include sweet potatoes, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and eggs. Evaporated milk makes the dish creamier.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for 4 days.
Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
It is a perfect side with a burger or chicken. The equipment needed are baking sheet and a vegetable peeler. You need a baking sheet and parchment paper.
The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 425°F and bake for 35-40 minutes.
The ingredients include sweet potatoes, black pepper, onion powder, paprika and salt.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for up to 3 days.
Crockpot Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows
It is one of the most popular fall recipes, and I make it every Thanksgiving. I prefer maple syrup over pancake syrup as it gives better results.
You need a 8 quart slow cooker. It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 4 hours of cooking time.
The ingredients include sweet potatoes, maple syrup, butter, mini marshmallows, and sugar. It is best served with salad or mashed potatoes.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridg,e and it will be good for 5 days. It freezes well for 3 months.
Southwest Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Rice Skillet
It requires 15 minutes of prep tie and 20 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, brown rice, black beans and oregano.