If you are looking for some of the Best Sweet Potato Recipes, here are 12 must-try recipes that you should make at least once. From breakfast sweet potato recipes to classy side dishes, these are all easy to make and delightfully delicious.
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Sweet potatoes are the perfect fall vegetable and can be made in a variety of different ways or added to a variety of different dishes. Yes, the humble sweet potato has amazing flavor, so put those white russet potatoes away and grab its tasty cousin for some colorful dishes.
You can make sweet potatoes into a sweet dessert-like dish or a savory vegetable dish that is perfect for fall or winter. Sweet potato dishes are also great for the holidays, for many of us they are a must-serve dish!
Check out these twelve great recipes from casseroles, salads, appetizers, and warm from the oven muffins. Many of these recipes are the best Thanksgiving dishes to make ahead, and even sweet potato lunch ideas. Enjoy!
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Apples and Cranberries by One Hot Oven
This Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Apples, and Cranberries recipe is one of those go-to dishes that you will be making over and over. We think this is the best sweet potato casserole to make for the holidays. It’s easy to make and sweetened with pure maple syrup.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Raisins by Meals and Mile Markers
This sweet potato casserole takes a twist on the traditional fall dish and adds a few sweet raisins. Topped with pecans, this casserole is sure to be a hit.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble by Vegan Huggs
A delicious creamy sweet potato casserole, with a pecan, crumble on top that will bring out the tasty flavors.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel by Celebrating Sweets
This classic sweet potato casserole is a classic Thanksgiving side dish and is topped with a delicious and sweet marshmallow pecan streusel.
Sweet Potato Souffle by Celebrating Sweets
These creamy mashed sweet potatoes are topped with buttery brown sugar to create a delicious sweet potato dish. You will love this foolproof recipe for a great side dish.
Easy Sweet Potato Salad by Cook Eat Paleo
This cold sweet potato salad is an amazing dish that is sure to be a hit with everyone who loves sweet potatoes.
Spicy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup by Kitchen Sanctuary
A hearty, healthy, and flavorful soup, this sweet potato soup is perfect for cooler days when you need something to warm you up.
Sweet Potato Curry by Little Sunny Kitchen
Made with simple ingredients, this quick and easy sweet potato curry is a comforting meal that is delicious. This curry is flavored with coconut milk and lots of spices.
Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus by Nourish Plate
The perfect fall dip that is full of flavor, this sweet potato hummus goes great with your favorite chips or crackers. You will love the delicious texture of this appetizer.
Blueberry Sweet Potato Muffins by Grab The Mangos
A delicious breakfast option or snack, these blueberry, and sweet potato muffins are easy to make. Add these muffins to your breakfast or even the holiday table for a sweet treat.
Sweet Potato Hash by Little Sunny Kitchen
Another delicious option for breakfast, this sweet potato hash is easy to make and will satisfy your cravings for a savory breakfast. Grab a baking sheet and make some sweet potato cubes.
Sweet Potato Bites with Avocado and Shrimp by Pink Fortitude
A delicious appetizer for any upcoming fall or holiday parties, these sweet potato bites are topped with shrimp and avocado.
Sweet Potato Questions
Yes, they are in so many ways.
They are full of vitamins such as Vitamins C, D, E and B6
Minerals like potassium, iron
And with that great orange color, sweet potatoes are full of beta-carotene
Sweet potatoes are fiber-rich
These are the basic ways to cook sweet potatoes, bake, boil, fry, grill, roast, saute, and steam. Then from these cooking techniques, you can make specific types of recipes.
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First published: Nov. 15, 2020, Last updated: Sept. 14, 2021, for better readability
About Jere’
From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California, my passion for food is never-ending. Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven sharing both sweet and savory recipes with all my baking friends.
pick a few to try this week! such a great collection of sweet potato recipes. I wonder the combo of sweet potato and avocados!
you’ve shared so many delicious sweet potato recipes, I may have to make two of them for Thanksgiving!
They are all delicious, it’s hard to pick just one.
I love all these delicious options for sweet potatoes! My only problem is where to begin as they all look scrumptious!
I know. I have to try them all.
We eat so many sweet potatoes, I can’t wait to try some of these new recipes. Thank you
We eat a lot of sweet potatoes too, and I love to try them in new recipes.
I love all sweet potato recipes and this looks like a new one to try! the colour of the sweet potatoes look amazing and I can’t wait to make this for me and my family one day. I also love how you paired the sweet potatoes with raisins, what an interesting combination!
I usually add cranberries with my sweet potatoes but the raisins make a delicious flavor combo.
These are seriously the best sweet potato recipes. Love how many ways you can enjoy them- my favorite veggie. GOing to try the first one for sure.
I love all the sweet potato creations in this post; I have to incorporate some of these for our Thanksgiving dinner! Thanks so much for sharing.
I agree, sweet potatoes are on our Thanksgiving menu.
All of these recipes look exceptional. I love how versatile sweet potatoes are, perfect for both sweet and savory dishes.
Wow! These sweet potatoes recipes looks incredibly delicious. Every recipe has it’s own taste for any type of people to be love. I’ll definitely make this one at a time.
This is such a great resource for some wonderful sweet potato recipes! Your sweet potato hash recipe looks especially good!
The hash is amazing.
I have to admit that I’ve been a bit obsessed with sweet potatoes (and butternut squash) these days and running out of recipe ideas! So, thank you for posting all of these wonderful recipes! Perfect for the upcoming holidays!
We just had butternut squash last night and will be having sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving. We are obessed too!
The blueberry sweet potato muffins and your roasted sweet potatoes with apple and cranberry really caught my eye. This round up reminds me how versatile the sweet potato really is. Thank you!
HI Jere’ – I am a huge fan of sweet potatoes. PINNED! Thank you for including my appetizer bites. My heart is full of gratitude. Hugs, Holly
We had sweet potatoes tonight for supper, with a salad. Your shrimp avocado bites look amazing, great photo too!
These are yummy sweet potato recipes, I would love to try few of them.
What a wonderful collection of sweet potato recipes! I can’t wait to give these a try (and I’m a sucker for anything raisin & sweet potato)!!
I know, sweet potatoes and raisin are a perfect pairing.