15 Sweet Potato Side Dish Recipes

sweet potato side dish recipes

Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber — and they taste amazing. From mashed and roasted to baked and candied, there are endless ways to enjoy a sweet potato. If you’re looking for inspiration on how to cook a sweet potato, these sweet potato side dish recipes are ideal for weeknight dinners or a holiday feast. Save your favorite to your Recipe Box today.

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“My Gi-Ma would make these during the holidays. We all loved them. One year (well, a few years), there would be fights over them!” – Kadijah
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“Comfort food without all the calories! I was hooked on chili cheese dogs this winter. This is a lighter option with all the flavor. Easy to make too.” – Mindy
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“This healthy dish is very versatile and easy to throw together. The colors are so vibrant!” – Marty
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“A perfect pair.” – Jill
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“Not only is this a perfect veggie dish for Thanksgiving turkey dinner, but this unexpected combination is also tasty. It makes a wonderful fall or winter side dish with any meat. Make ahead and reheat in the microwave just before serving. Letting it sit overnight brings out the flavors.” – Christine
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“Maybe you think this is too much cheese for one potato? No such thing as too much cheese.” – Monica
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“It is that sweet potato time of the year, and these will become one of your new fave snacks. They have a great dichotomy of sweet and tangy, plus sweet and salty. The baked chips are great by themselves, but that squeeze of lime and sprinkling of salt kick them up. So simple, yet so delicious!” – Cindy
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“Cooking smart for a healthy heart is what it’s all about. Your family will love this low-fat, full-of-flavor, and wonderful side dish. If you love my Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes, you will also fall in love with this dish.” – Carol
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“This sweet potato casserole is better than sweet potato pie! The pecan topping is perfect for those who do not like marshmallows in their sweet potato casserole.” – Tara
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“My grandfather makes these delicious sweet potato fries. I was lucky enough for him to share the recipe with me.” – Tara
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“A revised approach to an old traditional favorite, sweet potatoes. Roasted vegetables preserve the nutritional value and add a sweet savory taste to the Grande Dame of the South, the sweet potato.” – Sheri
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“This savory sweet potato casserole is so good! Everything is better with bacon!” – Adrienne
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“To save time in the kitchen around the holidays, cook, peel, and refrigerate the sweet potatoes a day in advance. This is a different take on your normal candied yams.” – Tammy
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“My mom makes this every year for Thanksgiving. It is one of my favorites!” – Beth
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“A creamy sweet potato pie with flavours inspired by sweet potato pie with a pecan crust!” – Kevin