40 Sweet Potato Recipes To Make This Season And Beyond (2024)

Sweet potatoes aren’t just for the holiday season. We love them year-round – they're yummy in game day appetizers, special occasion dinners, plus they stand at the ready when you fire up the barbecue. The spuds are sweet enough for dessert, but also shine superbly in savory dishes. They’re *also* packed with vitamins! Sweet taters are Whole 30-approved, paleo, gluten-free, and vegan too. If you're looking to work more nutrition into your diet, these sweet potato recipes are a delicious way to get that done!

Savory Sweet Potato Recipes for Brunch, Lunch, + Dinner

Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Wedges

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Each sweet potato in this easy recipe gets enveloped in a crispy outer layer of bacon, which makes everything better. Dip the wedges in spicy ketchup or ranch – whatever you choose, this sweet potato recipe will be bangin'. (via Brit + Co.)

Sweet Potato Crow's Nests (Egg in a Hole)

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Brunch just got elevated with this sweet potato 'toast' pick. Cut a hole in your tater, like you would some bread, then crack an egg inside and cook it to breakfast-y perfection! (via Brit + Co.)

Sweet Potato Fries

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We love these healthier French fries alongside a grilled cheese, but they’d also be great with a burger, fish, or grilled chicken. (via Brit + Co.)

Thanksgiving Flatbread

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Spread a pre-made pizza crust with sweet potato, and use that creamy base to pile on tasty toppings, upcycling your dinner leftovers any time of year. This one just happens to use up Thanksgiving scraps! (via Brit + Co.)

Sweet + Savory Turkey Enchiladas

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This one's sweet, savory, *and* spicy! Substitute some rotisserie chicken for these roll-ups if you don’t have turkey on hand. The cranberry sauce is a must. (via Brit + Co.)

Honey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

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Whether you’re preparing a Thanksgiving feast or a weeknight meal, you can whip up this simple sweet potato side in no time. (via Brit + Co.)

Sweet Potato Latkes with Cinnamon-Sugar Ricotta

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Break with tradition and try our sweet take on latkes for breakfast *or* dessert. (via Brit + Co.)

Sweet Potato Toast

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Swap your regular toast for this naturally gluten-free variety. Simply treat some sweet potato slices as toast and add whatever toppings you love for breakfast time! (via Feel Good Foodie)

Sweet Potato + Mozzarella Egg Skillet

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You'll be craving this killer combo of eggs, cheese, and sweet potatoes once you've taken a bite from this magical recipe creation. Red pepper flakes take everything up a notch! (via Averie Cooks)

Sweet Potato Walnut Chili with Corn Dumplings

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Each spoonful you dig up from this massive bowl of sweet potato chili will warm you from the inside out – perfect for cold winter nights when you just *need* something hearty and comforting! (via The First Mess)

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

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These accordion-cut sweet potatoes are so tasty because each one gets a generous brush of butter, making the outside crisp and the inside soft and tender. Try them with an easy avocado crema dip! (via Feel Good Foodie)

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Skip all those marshmallow-heavy sweet potato recipes with this rich, savory, and silky version made with *only four* ingredients. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Chicken + Sweet Potato Curry

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This sweet potato curry recipe is flavorful beyond comprehension! It has enough spice for a gentle kick, but the notes get mellowed out with splashes of creamy coconut milk. (via Vikalinka)

Sweet Potato Salad

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This sweet potato salad is bursting with flavor *and* it's healthy for you. With walnuts, cranberries, and kale, this recipe's perfect any time of year. (via Munching With Mariyah)

4-Ingredient Paleo Sweet Potato Hash Browns

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These cakes are gluten-free, and perfect for serving up breakfast, lunch, or dinner. (via Rachel Mansfield)

Sweet Potato Poutine with Vegetarian Gravy

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Everything turns tender and soft once you've covered this sweet potato recipe in the veggie gravy. It's flavorful and provides that savory feel you've been looking for. (via The Girl On Bloor)

Spicy Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup

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Soup is the *ultimate* comfort food, and this autumnal one made with sweet potato is no exception. It’s hearty, healthy, and has a spicy kick to balance out the sweetness from the star ingredient. (via A Beautiful Mess)

Honey + Lime + Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Quinoa is key to this dish, sharing South American roots with sweet potatoes. The leftover sweet potato that you scoop out for the filling can give you a head start on other recipes that require more taters! (via Cooking Classy)

Sweet Potato Chip Chicken

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The crunchy coating for this chicken is made with sweet potato chips, which you can buy orDIY. (via Gimme Some Oven)

Sweet Potato Cheddar Pierogi with Bacon Bits

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Food that gets stuffed into satisfying little pockets is our favorite kind of food. See: these oh-so cheesy pierogis that are infused with sweet potato and bacon! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Kale + Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

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When you're craving a comforting crunch, sweet potato cubes and kale make for the ultimate duo. (via The Edgy Veg)

Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers

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Vegan burger patties made with sweet potatoes, white beans, tahini, and maple syrup? Even omnivores will be going back for second helpings. (via Healthy Happy Life)

Spicy Beef + Sweet Potato Tacos

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Take Taco Tuesday to a whole new level! You can make the beef and sweet potato filling ahead of time for a quick lunch or dinner. (via Poor Girl Eats Well)

Sweet Potato + Kale Fritatta

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We love feasting on frittatas for brunch, and can’t wait to try this sweet potato variation! (via Damn Delicious)

Sweet Potato Parmesan Tater Tots

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Made from sweet potatoes coated with even more sweet potato chips and served with Sriracha-infused ketchup, these are some flippin’ sweet tots. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Sweet Potato Soup

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This soup recipe is a mildly-flavored option that'll help you cure your winter colds, STAT. (via Clean Cuisine)

Oven-Baked Sweet Potato 4 Ways

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It's super easy to turn your sweet potato recipes sweet or savory. This pick gives you four different options for feasting. (via The Real Food Dietitians)

Sweet Potato Recipes for Dishing Up Dessert

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

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Enjoy these melty cinnamon rolls for breakfast *or* a cheeky midnight snack. No matter what, you know they'll hit different because of the mass amount of icing – yum! (via Brit + Co.)

Sweet Potato Brownie Bites

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Hiding nutritious foods in desserts is what we were made to do! These tender brownie bites get *packed* with sweet potato, so you can snack guilt-free. (via Brit + Co.)

S'mores Sweet Potato

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Did someone say s'mores? Sweet potato surprisingly works wonders among heaps of marshmallows and chocolate in this easy, campfire-friendly recipe! (via Brit + Co.)

Purple Sweet Potato Pie

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This purple sweet potato pie with toasted meringue is as delicious as it is stunning. Make this dessert the star of your Thanksgiving show – it's never too early to plan your feast! (via Barley & Sage)

Sweet Potato Souffle

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A soft sweet potato inside meets a crunchy top layer of nuts and warm spices in this easy recipe. Pair with a nightcap or piping-hot decaf coffee to amplify the flavors! (via Clean Cuisine)

Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding

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Chocolate on chocolate is always warranted. This pudding makes it easy to devour a rich treat, because of the hidden sweet potato! (via A Virtual Vegan)

Southern Sweet Potato Pie

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End the night with this super-sweet pie that's easily crafted using sweet potatoes and warm spices. Add some whip on top of your slice for the ultimate dessert experience! (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Adding cranberries and apples on top of your thoroughly-baked sweet potato will forever change the healthy sweet treat game. (via Whole And Heavenly Oven)

7-Ingredient Sweet Potato Bites

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These small sweet potato bites will certainly suit any holiday gatherings you have coming up! (via Averie Cooks)

Sweet Potato Whoopie Pies

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Enjoy some devilishly creamy filling in between two halves of sweet potato whoopie pies! This sweet potato recipe is a must-make for parties. (via Amanda Wilens)

Sweet Potato Scones with Honey Glaze

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Enjoy some baked scones that have a sweet potato kick for brunch, breakfast, or dessert! (via Woman Scribbles)

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

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These sweet potatoes get an extra sweet treatment with the help of orange juice, pecans, brown sugar, and marshmallows. (via Crowded Kitchen)

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40 Sweet Potato Recipes To Make This Season And Beyond (2024)

FAQs

What is the best season for sweet potatoes? ›

Sweet potatoes are typically harvested in late August to early November. They're available in stores year-round, but are most flavorful in late fall and winter months.

How do you make Patti Labelle sweet potatoes? ›

Boil the sweet potatoes in a large stockpot until soft, about 25 minutes; drain. When cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. While the potatoes are still warm, add the butter, cream, agave, cinnamon and salt, and mash until smooth. Sprinkle with the orange zest.

How many sweet potatoes do I need for 20 people? ›

“A general guideline to estimating how many sweet potatoes you need when hosting friends or family for a meal is one medium sweet potato per person,” Burgess says, as if she's done this many times before.

Should diabetics eat sweet potatoes? ›

You can still eat sweet potatoes if you have diabetes, assures Huff. The fiber content in sweet potatoes, especially if you consume them with the skin on, can help reduce spikes in your blood sugar. Plus, how you cook your sweet potatoes can also help reduce the extent to which your blood sugar rises.

What is the best time to eat sweet potatoes? ›

~ Eating sweet potatoes for breakfast or lunch can provide you with sustained energy throughout the day. They can also be a great post-workout meal due to their balance of complex carbs and nutrients.

How does Ina Garten bake sweet potatoes? ›

directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425*F.
  2. Cut sweet potatoes in wedges or like french fries.
  3. Place wedges on large baking pan or cookie sheet. ...
  4. Now sprinkle over brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. ...
  5. Spread out in a single layer. ...
  6. Place back in oven and bake another 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.

How do you make Ina Garten mashed sweet potatoes? ›

Place the sweet potato meat into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and add the orange juice, cream, butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix together until combined but not smooth and transfer to a baking dish. Bake the potatoes for 20 to 30 minutes, until heated through.

Why do you soak sweet potatoes before baking? ›

The cold water bath helps rinse the starch off the sweet potatoes so they're a bit more crispy. That said, if you do not have the time, you can still get crispy baked sweet potato fries by using high heat and a little drizzle of olive oil.

What brings out the flavor of sweet potatoes? ›

Browning butter packs in tons of flavor, without dulling the sweet potatoes. Slow-roasting the sweet potatoes activates endogenous enzymes that bring out their natural sweetness. A touch of maple syrup, butter, and a bit of chopped thyme are the only embellishments these naturally sweet sweet potatoes need.

What can I put on sweet potatoes besides butter? ›

For something smoky, tangy, and nicely salty, smear some plain Greek yogurt on your sweet potato, then layer with smoked fish, scallions, and briny capers. Roast whatever mushrooms you have until crispy. Thin some tahini, adding a little yogurt for creaminess. Or mix hummus and yogurt, and spread on your potato.

What are some good ways to eat sweet potatoes? ›

Top 10 Ways To Enjoy Sweet Potatoes
  1. Bake, Roast, or Steam 'em! Pick a cooking method and enjoy!
  2. Mash 'em! ...
  3. Top Your Salad. ...
  4. Sweet Potato Fries. ...
  5. Grill 'em! ...
  6. The New Potato Salad. ...
  7. Sweet Potato Pancakes! ...
  8. Add a Twist to Your Sandwiches. ...

How many potatoes to feed 40 people? ›

Plan on 1/3 to 1/2 pound potatoes per person for your feast.

How far in advance can you prep sweet potatoes? ›

Potatoes: Peel or pare and chop up to a day in advance. Store in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator. Sweet potatoes: Peel and chop 3 to 4 days in advance. Store in a sealed bag or container with an airtight lid in the refrigerator.

How many potatoes do I need for 50 people? ›

How Much Food to Serve at a Party
FOODSERVE 25SERVE 50
Meats
Peas (fresh)12 pounds25 pounds
Potatoes9 pounds18 pounds
Potato salad3 quarts1–1/2 gallons
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What month do you plant sweet potatoes? ›

The best time to plant sweet potato plants is after the ground is thawed and after the last spring frost date has passed. If the ground doesn't freeze in your location, then the best time to plant is usually a month after your last spring frost date.

What climate do sweet potatoes grow best in? ›

Sweet potatoes are a warm-season, frost-sensitive crop that produces best when daily maximum air temperatures are between 85° and 95°F. Temperatures over 100°F are not harmful so long as the plants are adequately irrigated and temperatures drop to below 80°F at night, although growth may be slow above 100°F.

What is potato season? ›

The fourth step in the growing process is harvesting season. Every variety is a little different, so harvest can happen anywhere from July-October. Once growers harvest their potatoes, they move them into storage.

What are the top states for sweet potatoes? ›

North Carolina produces more sweet potatoes than any other state in the United States and has been a leader since 1971. [1] In 2021 its production represented 64 percent of total U.S. production. [2] The potatoes are grown primarily in central and eastern North Carolina.

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