40 Sweet Potato Recipes To Make This Season And Beyond (2025)

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 (2025)

FAQs

What is the best way to cook sweet potatoes to retain nutrients? ›

The natural pigments that cause these colors may have special anticancer effects. What is the best way to cook sweet potatoes? Boiling may actually retain most of the antioxidant power of sweet potatoes, compared to roasting and steaming.

Why do you need to soak sweet potatoes before cooking? ›

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: The main secrets to achieving that incredible crispy texture, is to soak the cut sweet potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This helps remove the starch from the sweet potatoes so they´re not limp & soggy.

How do you increase sweet potato yield? ›

Even though sweet potatoes can grow in low-nutrient areas, most commercial farmers use fertilizers to increase yields. Usually, growers amend the rows with aged manure about two months before planting. Applying inorganic fertilizer two weeks before planting is a supplementary or alternative measure.

What is the best season for sweet potatoes? ›

Sweet potatoes are a fall crop because they take 100-150 days to mature. They are planted in the spring and harvested late August to early November.

What is the healthiest way to eat sweet potatoes for weight loss? ›

​How to have sweet potatoes for weight loss

If you fry them, it will increase the calorie count of the food, which can sabotage your weight loss plan. For weight loss, it is always recommended to have boiled or baked sweet potatoes. These are the two healthy ways to have the root vegetable.

Are baked sweet potatoes healthier than baked potatoes? ›

Though they can both be part of a healthy diet, sweet potatoes are generally healthier than regular potatoes, partly because of their incredibly high vitamin A content. Sweet potatoes are also lower on the glycemic index, meaning that they are less likely than regular potatoes to make your blood sugar spike.

Should I peel sweet potatoes before boiling? ›

There is not much difference between boiling sweet potatoes with the skins on versus peeling them, but you will get a boost of fiber and potassium if you keep the skin on. The skin also adds a subtle texture to each bite. If you're looking for a smoother mash, peel the potatoes first before boiling.

Why is boiling not good for sweet potatoes? ›

Despite their sweet taste, these potatoes have an intermediate glycemic index (GI) level, meaning they are digested and absorbed fairly slowly, leading to a more gradual increase in blood sugar levels. But, a lot of these benefits, including nutrients and taste, can be lost by boiling sweet potatoes.

Should sweet potatoes be wrapped in foil before baking? ›

Wrapping the sweet potatoes in foil ensures that they don't dry out too quickly, and allows you to add aromatics if desired. Unwrapping the sweet potatoes and increasing the oven temperature produces charred, roasted flavors and caramelizes converted sugars.

Can you use Miracle-Gro on sweet potatoes? ›

After that, sweet potatoes can usually fend for themselves, though they do benefit from weekly deep watering during serious droughts. Or, simply feed with a water-soluble plant food, like Miracle-Gro® Performance Organics® Edibles Plant Nutrition every week.

What is the best manure for sweet potatoes? ›

Rotted leaves, compost, and composted manure are excellent choices.

How many potatoes will one sweet potato plant produce? ›

From one sweet potato, you can sprout several plants, and you can get as many as six to 10 potatoes from one plant. You can eat the leaves, too!

Can dogs eat sweet potatoes? ›

Good news: vets give the OK when it comes to dogs and sweet potatoes! In fact, sweet potatoes are considered a healthy treat for dogs and offer lots of nutritional value for your pooch. Just be careful how you go about introducing this fiber-rich starchy root to your pooch.

Do sweet potatoes get sweeter the longer you cook them? ›

Harold McGee in On Food and Cooking explains that the enzyme becomes active at around 135° and stops at around 170°. This means that if you bake your sweet potatoes low and slow, the enzyme will have more time to break down more starch and the finished potatoes will be very sweet.

What tastes good 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.

How to boil sweet potatoes without losing nutrients? ›

Boiling sweet potatoes with skin
  1. While you'll find most peeled boiled sweet potato recipes, it's advisable to leave the skin on when boiling sweet potatoes.
  2. This is because most nutrients are found next to the skin and on the skin.
  3. Sweet potato skin is full of fiber that will help your digestion.

Is it better to steam or bake sweet potatoes? ›

Steaming sweet potatoes preserves more of their nutrients and is a faster alternative than baking. Steamed sweet potatoes are also a great staple to keep on hand to add to grain bowls, salads and soups. Follow our Steamed Sweet Potatoes recipe for perfect results every time.

Which method is best for preserving sweet potatoes? ›

Raw sweet potatoes should not be refrigerated. Store in a cool, dry, dark place, unwrapped, for up to two months or at room temperature for up to a week. Cooked sweet potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator, frozen, dried or canned.

Does microwaving sweet potatoes retain nutrients? ›

Since sweet potatoes are exposed to heat for a shorter time in the microwave than when they're cooked in the oven, they may actually retain more nutrients. In fact, some studies show that vegetables cooked in the microwave retain more of their water-soluble nutrients, such as vitamin C, than when they're boiled.

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