56 Best Sweet Potato Recipes That Are Perfect for Any Fall Occasion
Mashed, baked or roasted, these unique sweet potato recipes make the most out of fall's best veggie.
As the weather starts getting cooler, there's nothing better (or cozier!) than a delicious sweet potato recipe. Packed with healthy nutrients like fiber and Vitamin A, sweet potatoes are not only easy to prepare, they're also incredibly versatile. You can mash 'em and bake 'em as a Thanksgiving side dish, blend them into cozy fall soups or even dice them and roast for the perfect topper to any healthy salad. They're great for meal prep too — just dice, roast and enjoy all week alongside grilled chicken, seared steak, on top of salads, grain bowls or even with pasta! Trust us, if you haven't tried roasted sweet potatoes stirred into mac n' cheese, you have not lived. It adds the perfect sweet contrast to all of that savory, cheesy goodness.
The best part about sweet potatoes? You'll never get sick of 'em! They're delicious grilled in the summer, roasted in the fall, mashed in the winter and seared in stir frys in the spring. Sweet potatoes can even be dessert ("sweet" is in the name, after all). From sweet potato pie to marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole, it's so much more than a savory, starchy vegetable. So study up on this roster of sweet potato recipes, because you'll be cooking them all year long.
Vanilla Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Combine sweet potatoes with flavorful vanilla bean for the tastiest — and easiest — side dish ever.
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Pork With Grilled Sweet Potato “Fries”
Pair sweet potato fries with juicy grilled pork chops.
Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Lemon-Herb Sauce
For the ultimate way to dress up sweet spuds, heap on Greek yogurt and drizzle on a flavorful lemony sauce.
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Roasted Sausages and Sweet Potato-White Bean Stew
You can never go wrong with a cozy stew — especially when there's sweet potatoes involved.
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Turkey Burger With Sweet Potato Fries
While you're swapping out the greasy beef burger for lean turkey, make sure to opt for healthy (and delicious!) sweet potato fries, too.
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Rosemary-Pecan Sweet Potato Mash
Move over, Russet potatoes! Not only is this tasty mash topped with pecans, it's also made with maple syrup and Parmesan for truly mouthwatering flavor.
Sweet Potato-Ricotta Pierogies
Cheese + Potatoes + Pasta = A carb-lovers dream.
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Mac 'n' Cheese With Crispy Bacon and Sweet Potatoes
Crispy bacon might upstage the potatoes in this stovetop meal, but we're not complaining!
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Sorghum-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet sorghum is one of the many things we appreciate about the South. Add some candied nuts, and you've got an irresistible side.
Sweet Potato Kale Frittata
White spuds aren't the only kind we like to eat for breakfast!
Supercarb Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Forget loaded nachos — sweet potatoes packed with black beans, roasted peppers and feta cheese are here to satisfy your cravings.
Arugula, Sweet Potato and Spiced Steak Salad
A medley of sweet potatoes, arugula and steak add a burst of flavor in this refreshing yet filling salad.
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Sweet Potato, Avocado and Black Bean Tacos
Swap ground beef for spicy sweet potatoes for a tasty vegetarian taco — meat eaters, you won't miss a thing.
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Sweet Potato Cakes With Kale and Bean Salad
These are basically sweet potato latkes, so they are guaranteed to be delicious. Eat them as a side or as a main served on a salad.
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Sweet Potato Spoon Bread With Caramel Pecan Topping
You've probably had spoon bread as a side, but we added a rich caramel topping to make it a little more dessert-appropriate.
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Tuna Salad With Sweet Potato and Basil
If only all healthy food looked this good!
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Bacon Chicken Cutlets With Sweet Potato Mash
Bacon adds big flavor to this simple chicken dish, and microwaving the sweet potatoes makes it speedy and convenient to throw together on a weeknight.
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Maple Meringue Sweet Potato Casserole
Want to make marshmallow fluff look super fancy? Pipe it on, brown it in the oven and call it meringue!
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Sweet Potato Croquettes
Crispy nuggets of sweet potato goodness, inspired by our 1923 Thanksgiving issue, are the perfect way to begin your holiday meal.
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad With Barley and Arugula
Don't have barley? Don't sweat it. Brown rice, quinoa, farro or any other grain would do nicely.
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