19 Sweet Potato Recipes Perfect for the Holidays

holiday sweet potato recipes

Sweet potatoes always seem to work their way into a holiday meal. Candied sweet potatoes and sweet potato casserole are staples, but there are other ways to enjoy a sweet potato. We’ve gathered 19 recipes you can make with sweet potatoes during the holidays. Of course, we’re sharing a couple of candied and casserole recipes. You’ll also find scones, biscuits, pies, soups, side dishes, and more. Any of these sweet potato recipes for the holidays will be a delicious addition to your menu.

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“This is another mystery recipe, don’t know where it came from. they were good, nice something different than regular biscuits! – Jan
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“For as long as I can remember, during the holidays my family has always gotten together to share in our holiday cookies. One of our favorite ones is these yummy Spicy Sweet Potato Bars.” – Brenda
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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 is the way my mother served sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving and Christmas before she discovered the well-known sweet potato souffle recipe. As much as I love the souffle recipe, I still love these potatoes in this wonderful syrup.” – Diane
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“A creamy sweet potato pie with flavours inspired by sweet potato pie with a pecan crust!” – Kevin
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“I had originally intended on making twice-baked sweet potatoes but couldn’t get the potatoes to keep their shape. So I came up with this casserole, which turned out great! It’s so sweet you might even want to serve it as a dessert!” – Natalie
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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… lol.” – Kadijah
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“This is one of my families favorite pies and the one that I sell most during the Thanksgiving holiday.” – Dorothy
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“I always go to this recipe for holidays. It’s so simple and delicious. I wouldn’t post this if it wasn’t amazing. The topping gives it a sweetness and a crunch with the pecans. It’s wonderful.” – Kristin
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“These Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are an old-fashioned recipe with simple ingredients. These sweet potatoes are a perfect addition to a holiday meal.” – Debbie
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“The sweet potatoes give this cornbread a delicious twist, and helps make it moist. It is wonderful served with the cinnamon butter while still warm.” – Lisa
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“I make a sweet potato souffle for the holidays that I’ve always said tastes like dessert. So, I wanted to turn it into a dessert. Here’s what I came up with!” – Jessica
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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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“Individual sweet maple pecan sweet potato gratins made in a muffin pan!” – Kevin
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“This is the best recipe! It was my great-grandmother’s. Of course, we top it with whipped cream!” – Kelsey “Rose”
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“Sweet potatoes are a MUST have on our holiday menu and anytime throughout the year. We love them, especially my son! This dish can be prepared the night before and baked prior to serving.” – Megan
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“These sweet potato dumplings are are a great appetizer to make year-round but are especially perfect to make around the holidays.” – Callie
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“A perfect pair.” – Jill
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“This sweet potato pie is a pie my aunt always used to make and serve it with vanilla ice cream. A memory that I’ll never forget.” – Teresa