65 Super Sweet Potato Recipes That Go Beyond Pie (2024)

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Come fall, pumpkin gets all the glory, but we're here to remind you—it's sweet potato season too! Though these orange spuds are available all year round, September/October is their time to really shine. From savory and sweet breakfasts to the heartiest of sides and fall dinners, these 65 recipes show that this spud deserves the spotlight all year-round. And don’t even get us started on dessert—sweet potato treats rank up there with pumpkin pie, apple tart, and pecan pie as some of the best things about fall (but we'll be serving these dishes up no matter the time of year 😉).

Let’s start with some background. What’s the deal with yams vs. sweet potatoes? Though in the United States, the terms are often used interchangeably, yams and sweet potatoes are not actually the same thing. Even though rough, brown-skinned yams are becoming more popular, it’s likely what you are encountering in the grocery store is a sweet potato, no matter what it’s been labeled. Are sweet potatoes healthy? Sweet potatoes are a nutrient-rich option and are high in antioxidants and vitamins, A, C, and B6. They're also full of fiber (keep those skins on!).

Now we’ve got that sorted, let’s get to eating! Sweet potatoes really are great for any meal of the day. Craving a hearty breakfast? Try our sweet potato pancakes, air fryer sweet potato hash, or sweet potato bread. Need an easy lunch? Try our coconut ranch kale salad or our hearty twice-baked sweet potatoes. For weeknight dinners, sweet potatoes are great paired with chicken, like in our honey mustard chicken or our maple sriracha chicken, but also as stand-alone sides for any meal. They also are a major part of some of our top plant-based recipes, like our vegan chili or our vegan sweet potato curry. Don't worry—we didn't forget about desserts! Our sweet potato cobbler, our sweet potato pie cupcakes, and our sweet potato cheesecake are stars—they're not as associated with Thanksgiving as sweet potato pie, so you can enjoy them all year long.

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Sweet Potato Salad

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This sweet potato salad is the perfect way to lighten up any autumnal dinner or even your Thanksgiving spread. Feta, dried cranberries, and red onions pair really nicely with the earthy sweetness of the orange superfood. Did we mention it's great warm or cold?

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Sweet Potato Pancakes

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Roast sweet potatoes to make your own puree or use canned; either way, you'll still have fluffy, homemade pancakes that are way better than any box mix could produce. Are they breakfast? Dessert? We say, eat 'em for both.

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Sheet-Pan Harissa Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

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We love when a dish’s prep is simple and fast; this sheet-pan chicken recipe is the perfect example. If you roast the sweet potatoes as indicated, your gift = creamy centers and crispy edges, enhanced by jammy red onions. Using bone-in thighs guarantees super-tender chicken too!

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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We all love classic sweet potato casserole, but sometimes it feels like the marshmallows steal the spotlight. So this year, why not mix it up—literally—and try mashing them instead?

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Sweet Potato Pie

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With this forever favorite recipe, we’re bringing sweet potato pie into the spotlight and making her shine. Mounds of roasted sweet potato combine with dark brown sugar, vanilla, and spices inside a golden flaky crust for a pie that rivals all other contenders.

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Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl

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Attention, Sweetgreen lovers! Your regular weekday lunch is about to get an instant upgrade. Loaded with roast chicken, sweet potato, and that signature balsamic vinaigrette, our copycat version of Sweetgreen’s beloved harvest bowl will make your favorite takeout lunch an everyday reality.

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Sweet Potato Gratin

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Your sweet potatoes are tired of being baked. Give them the chance to become something much more exciting and turn them into sweet potato gratin. Just like the OG potatoes au gratin, these sweet potatoes are layered with plenty of cheese and herby cream sauce and baked until golden brown and bubbly. 😍

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Sweet Potato Bread

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This quick bread is drizzled with a thick icing and spiced to perfection with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves (though you can substitute 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice as a shortcut). There's just 1 cup of sugar to keep the taste sweet enough without getting into super-decadent dessert territory. We'll be eating it for breakfast all fall long.

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Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Casserole

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With roasted sweet potatoes and black bean chili layered together under a gooey blanket of cheese, this vegetarian weeknight dinner is both incredibly comforting and surprisingly hearty.

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Perfect Baked Sweet Potato

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Sweet potatoes are totally versatile, but baking them whole in the oven (yep, just like a regular baked potato) is arguably the simplest way to prepare them, and they will be the perfect base for all types of toppings.

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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Serve this gnocchi boiled or seared, either in a caramelized sauce of bacon fat, butter, maple syrup, and bourbon (😋), or in a simple cacio e pepe-inspired finish like in our potato gnocchi recipe.

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Autumn Kielbasa Sheet Pan Bake With Creamy Curry Dijon Sauce

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One of our easiest sheet pan dinners, this kielbasa with creamy Dijon sauce recipe just involves tossing the ingredients on a sheet pan and letting the oven do the work.

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West African-Inspired Chicken & Peanut Stew

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The traditional choice for chicken and peanut stew is bone-in, skinless dark meat, but we made it a step easier with boneless skinless chicken thighs instead. The result is a creamy, nutty, spicy, earthy meal that will warm you from the inside out.

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Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

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Most sweet potato casseroles have only marshmallows or pecans. Don't even think about making this mistake. Topping with a pecan streusel and then marshmallows helps this casserole stand out above ALL the rest.

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BBQ Chicken Sweet Potatoes

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These twice-baked potatoes are loaded with the makings of a full BBQ chicken dinner (and using leftover rotisserie chicken means they come together fast). If you love these, you're going to love these Mexican-inspired twice-baked sweet potatoes too.

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Cacio E Pepe Sweet Potato Noodles

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Looking to convert a spiralized veggie skeptic? Make them these cacio e pepe sweet potato noodles. Tossed in buttery black pepper sauce and showered with Parmesan and Pecorino, these sweet potato noodles are so delicious that no one will even think about asking for “regular” pasta.

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Sweet Potato Pudding

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This silky smooth sweet potato pudding is a lighter, simplified cousin of sweet potato casserole without the topping or crust. It's essentially the filling of sweet potato pie with an optional whipped cream or marshmallow fluff topping. No crust or crimping fuss required!

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Sweet Potato Lasagna

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Lasagnas can do no wrong. They're the most soul-satisfying food around, and this one is no exception. It also proves that pasta isn't necessary. With no noodles to boil, it's almost easier to make than a classic lasagna.

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Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole

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Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse prepares their killer casserole with layers of mashed, soufflé-like sweet potato gets topped with a crunchy, sweet brown sugar and pecan crust and baked into a winning combination of textures. Pssst: You can also turn this into dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

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Perfect Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet potatoes are one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen: They're amazing boiled, baked, sautéed, and fried (we love you, sweet potato fries). That said, one of the easiest and most useful ways to cook sweet potatoes is to roast them—here's how.

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FAQs

What to do with too many sweet potatoes? ›

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  2. Loaded Sweet Potato Skins. ...
  3. Sweet Potato Pie Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting. ...
  4. Spiced Sweet Potato Hummus. ...
  5. Sweet Potato "Nachos" with Cheddar and Black Beans.
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Is it healthy to eat sweet potatoes daily? ›

If you enjoy sweet potatoes, you can absolutely enjoy them daily. However, eating multiple sweet potatoes every day could cause a harmless condition called carotenodermia, where your skin turns yellow-orange. You may also want to be cautious about your sweet potato intake if you have a history of kidney stones.

What is the healthiest way to eat sweet potatoes? ›

Boiling sweet potatoes retains more beta-carotene and makes the nutrient more absorbable than other cooking methods such as baking or frying. Up to 92% of the nutrient can be retained by limiting the cook time, such as boiling in a pot with a tightly covered lid for 20 minutes.

What pairs well with sweet potatoes? ›

If you're serving your oven baked sweet potatoes as a side dish, pair them with your favorite protein or vegetarian chili. For a topping, stick to butter, Greek yogurt, or sour cream, or try adding a dollop of cilantro lime dressing, tzatziki, chipotle sauce, pesto, guacamole, or a drizzle of tahini sauce.

When should you not eat sweet potatoes? ›

How to tell if sweet potatoes have gone bad. If your sweet potato is soft in spots, smells rotten, or oozes a mysterious liquid, that potato should be discarded. Another sign that sweet potatoes have taken a turn for the worse is if they start growing stalky purplish sprouts.

Can you freeze fresh whole sweet potatoes? ›

Putting your sweet potatoes in the freezer will help them last on average 10 to 12 months.

How many times a week should you eat sweet potatoes? ›

Because of their higher sugar levels and high vitamin A content, you can likely enjoy them in moderation about two or three times per week. Eating these vegetables too often could lead to too much vitamin A intake or increase the potential for negative effects on your blood sugar.

What happens when you start eating sweet potatoes every day? ›

Sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene, and their excessive consumption can lead to hypervitaminosis A (vitamin A toxicity), in which excess vitamin A accumulates in the liver. Although it is not considered harmful, the color of the skin and nails may turn orange.

Can I eat sweet potatoes for weight loss? ›

Absolutely. Besides their health benefits, sweet potatoes are a great addition to any weight loss diet. First up, they're very high in fibre — especially soluble fibre. Soluble fibre is excellent because it slows down your digestion and helps you feel full, which can curb the urge to snack between meals.

Is microwaving sweet potatoes healthy? ›

Can You Cook Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave? Yes, you can! In fact, the shorter cook time will help the sweet potatoes retain more nutrients that are often lost in the long oven-baking process. It's not all that different than baking a sweet potato in the oven, except it's a whole lot faster.

Should you eat the skin of sweet potatoes? ›

The Bottom Line

You can eat sweet potato skin. It's a good source of fiber, a nutrient that may help lower the risk of heart disease and keep you feeling full for longer periods of time. The next time you make a sweet potato dish, whether it's a roasted side dish or a hearty, cozy casserole, leave the peel on.

Is it better to bake a sweet potato in the oven or microwave? ›

Baking a sweet potato in the oven is great, but requires time. When you need a quicker solution, the microwave is your best friend — we're talking 5 minutes flat! We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.

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? ›

Top whatever favorite taco toppings you have on hand: Raw or pickled onions, cilantro, scallions, radishes, sour cream, avocado, and definitely hot sauce. Or make these sweet potatoes with guac, black beans, and queso fresco.

What are the disadvantages of too much sweet potato? ›

Sweet potatoes contain high amounts of oxalates that may increase the risk of calcium-oxalate kidney stones. Sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene, and their excessive consumption can lead to hypervitaminosis A (vitamin A toxicity), in which excess vitamin A accumulates in the liver.

How do you cure sweet potatoes for long term storage? ›

To cure roots, hold them at 85 degrees F with 90 to 95 percent relative humidity (RH) for 4 to 7 days. After curing, reduce the storage temperature to 55 to 60 degrees F at 80 to 85 percent RH. Most properly cured sweet potato cultivars will keep for 4 to 7 months.

What are the benefits of freezing sweet potatoes? ›

Pros:
  • Yields an exceptionally fluffy-textured sweet potato.
  • Removes excess water, so less wet for baking.
  • More concentrated flavor, and evenly dispersed sweetness throughout the potato.
  • The freezer is a great place to store sweet potatoes so they don't spoil.
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How long are leftover sweet potatoes good for? ›

Cooked sweet potatoes generally keep without spoiling for a few hours when stored at room temperature. They can last three to five days if stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. Frozen cooked sweet potatoes will keep well for up to six months.

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