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83 Delicious Ways to Use Sweet Potatoes This Fall

Updated September 10, 2019
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Mini Baked Sweet Potatoes
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Sweet potato season is fast approaching. Make the most of it with our favorite savory recipes involving the root vegetable, like this Sweet Potato and Bacon Frittata or these Spicy Sweet Potato Fries. If you prefer to sweeten things up, try our Classic Sweet Potato Pie or our 2-Ingredient Sweet Potato Pancakes. 

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Southwestern-Style Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Southwestern-Style Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Southwestern-Style Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Piled high with fresh and spicy toppings, these supper-worthy spuds make a satisfying meatless main dish. Quinoa and black beans join forces to keep you full with fiber and protein; the quick sheet pan–roasted salsa steals the show with its balance of fresh and charred flavors. If you can’t find Cotija cheese at your market, crumbly queso fresco or goat cheese would make delicious substitutes.

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Easy Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon

Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Easy Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon Recipe

We spiced up plain-Jane lentil soup with the addition of tender sweet potato chunks, fire-roasted tomatoes, and bacon. This rich, comforting, smoky soup is perfect if you are planning a tailgate event or weekend party because it can be prepared up to three days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. It tastes even better when the flavors have had a chance to marry.

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Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans Recipe

This hearty sheet pan supper is a cinch to make, even on the busiest weeknight. The secret to crisp, breaded pork chops? Dredge only one side of each pork chop in the panko mixture to keep the underside of the meat from becoming soggy.

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Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck

Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Baked sweet potatoes are terrific with just a little butter and seasoning. Purists will love this recipe but if you need a little something extra, try sprinkling brown sugar or ground cinnamon over the top for a finishing touch.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus

Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus
Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe

This colorful and ultra smooth hummus has added sweetness from roasted sweet potatoes. Serve with your favorite pita chips and crudités for a fun and tasty snack you can feel good about eating.

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Gingered Sweet Potato Soup with Marshmallow and Peanut Topper

Gingered Sweet Potato Soup with Marshmallow and Peanut Topper
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Kira Corbin

Gingered Sweet Potato Soup with Marshmallow and Peanut Topper Recipe

Enjoy the taste of sweet potato casserole in soup form by topping pureed sweet potatoes with unsalted peanuts and mini marshmallows. 

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Sweet Potato and Bacon Frittata

Sweet Potato and Bacon Frittata
Credit: Jennifer Causey

Sweet Potato and Bacon Frittata Recipe

Smart shortcuts deliver a frittata that’s perfect for a busy weeknight or headlining a weekend brunch menu. Microwaving the sweet potatoes helps them cook faster; Canadian bacon adds flavor with half the saturated fat of regular bacon.

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Mushroom Quiche With Sweet Potato Crust

Mushroom Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
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Mushroom Quiche With Sweet Potato Crust Recipe

Sweet potatoes make the perfect gluten-free crust for this custardy quiche. Brown the mushrooms with garlic to deepen their meaty flavor.

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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Toasted Meringue

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Meringue
Credit: Jennifer Causey

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Toasted Meringue Recipe

Want to wow your family at the table? These stuffed spuds will do the trick. You can prepare the recipe through step 3 up to two days ahead; reheat potatoes at 375°F, then turn up the heat to brown the topping in step 4.

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Lower-Sugar Sweet Potato Casserole

Lower-Sugar Sweet Potato Casserole
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Lower-Sugar Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Our delicious casserole has 5 fewer teaspoons (20g) of added sugar per serving than traditional versions.

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Curried Sweet Potato-Yogurt Dip

Curried Sweet Potato–Yogurt Dip
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Curried Sweet Potato-Yogurt Dip Recipe

Sweet potatoes make a wonderful base for a creamy dip, creating a smooth texture and faintly sweet flavor. Toasting the curry paste in the first step helps to deepen the flavor and is worth the extra couple of minutes.

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Sweet Potato and Sausage Strata

Sweet Potato and Sausage Strata
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Sweet Potato and Sausage Strata Recipe

If you make this dish ahead, bring it to room temperature before baking so it will reheat evenly.

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2-Ingredient (More or Less) Sweet Potato Pancakes

2-Ingredient (More or Less) Sweet Potato Pancakes
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2-Ingredient (More or Less) Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe

Yes, you can make sweet potato pancakes with just two ingredients (give or take)! If you’re a little skeptical, you’ll become a believer after biting into them. They’re simple enough for weekdays, yet feel indulgent enough for weekend brunch. We’ve included a delicious topping that only three more ingredients. Roast a couple of sweet potatoes ahead of time, and try it this weekend!

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Sweet Potato Soufflé

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Credit: Alison Miksch; Food Styling: Mary Clair Britton and Kady Wohlfarth; Prop Styling: Prissy Lee

Sweet Potato Soufflé Recipe

Sweet and comforting, this soufflé is the perfect holiday dish. The topping provides the perfect contrast in texture to support the soft and creamy soufflé.

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Sweet Potato Dump Cake

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Sweet Potato Dump Cake Recipe

All the fall flavors you could possibly want in one simple dessert.

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Sweet Potato Tortillas

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Sweet Potato Tortillas Recipe

Honestly, these gluten-free sweet potato tortillas are reason enough to make tonight taco night. Especially if you serve them with our Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas.

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Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
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Spiced Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Jazz up your sweet potato game with these cumin and coriander–seasoned sweet potato fries. Don’t skip the cornstarch—it absorbs moisture as the fries bake and helps crisp them up. And, don’t try to get all of the fries onto one baking sheet. If you put too many on the pan, they just steam each other and you’ll end up with sad, soggy fries. Serve with an avocado-topped burger or as a side with black bean and cheese quesadillas.

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Sweet Potato and Chard Salad

Sweet Potato and Chard Salad
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Sweet Potato and Chard Salad Recipe

Be sure to dice the sweet potato into relatively similar-size small pieces to ensure quick, even cooking. This one-pot cooking method shows how easy it is to cook potatoes and greens to the perfect doneness in the same pot—just start the potatoes a few minutes ahead, then add the chard. While the potatoes and chard cook, warm precooked farro in the microwave, or make a batch of quick-cooking farro on the stovetop. For the best flavor, use tarragon vinegar, which is infused with fresh tarragon flavor. In a pinch, use white wine vinegar.

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French Onion Dip with Sweet Potato Chips

French Onion Dip with Sweet Potato Chips
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French Onion Dip with Sweet Potato Chips Recipe

Ditch the sodium-bomb seasoning packets and sour cream-and-mayonnaise–laden dip (which can pack a small meal’s worth of calories and sat fat into a single serving) for our homemade dip. And be patient with the caramelizing process—slowly sizzled onions have noteworthy sweetness and concentrated umami. You’ll know the onions are done when they become deep chestnut in color and nearly melt-in-your-mouth tender. And because no dip is complete without a dipper, baked sweet potatoes will satisfy your chip craving for half the calories of most bagged varieties. Dehydrating the potatoes in the oven before roasting helps them develop crispy edges and tender centers. With big flavor and less heft, our healthier ode to the classic is a delicious way to sneak in extra vegetables.

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Sweet Potato Cobbler

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Sweet Potato Cobbler Recipe

Skip the casserole and the pie and go straight to the cobbler to get your sweet potato fix. Complete with a homemade streusel topping, this recipe is unbelievable.

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Crispy Air Fried Sweet Potato Wedges

Crispy Air Fried Sweet Potato Wedges
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Crispy Air Fried Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe

Side dish or snack? We say both! If you think sweet potatoes are just for Thanksgiving, give these spicy wedges a try. The smoky spice blend is easy to whip up ahead of time, but the potatoes are best eaten while hot. Though it’s tempting to crowd the air fryer basket and cook everything in one batch, resist the urge—air flow is crucial for maximum crispiness. Not a fan of cilantro? Try basil, parsley, or fresh thyme leaves.

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Thai Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato

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Thai Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato Recipe

This healthy dinner for one is loaded with big flavor and couldn’t be easier to throw together. Bonus: It’s made entirely in the microwave.

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Braised Brisket with Sweet Potatoes

Braised Brisket with Sweet Potatoes
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Braised Brisket with Sweet Potatoes Recipe

This comforting baked brisket and sweet potatoes make a delicious fall meal when the temperature starts to drop.

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Sweet Potato-Cranberry Scones with Molasses-Orange Butter

Sweet Potato-Cranberry Scones with Molasses-Orange Butter Recipe
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Sweet Potato-Cranberry Scones with Molasses-Orange Butter Recipe

These cranberry-speckled scones make the perfect food gift to bake for friends and family alike this holiday season. Seasonal flavors come together for a pastry as festive and mouthwatering as a hearty dollop of that Molasses-Orange Butter. These scones look great and travel well when tucked in a bowl wrapped up in a large linen kitchen towel. While you can enjoy these scones sans the sweet, citrus butter, we can’t think of a better way to complement the not-too-sweet scone. Not to mention, orange and cranberry work so well together!

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Microwave Sweet Potato Chips

Microwave Sweet Potato Chips
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Microwave Sweet Potato Chips Recipe

When the chip craving strikes, look no further than these healthy, homemade chips. Pro tip: You'll need a mandoline to slice the potato thin enough to crisp.

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Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup

Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup
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Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Blend everyone’s favorite low-carb spud with floral lemongrass, fresh ginger, and creamy coconut milk for a Caribbean dish to warm even your coldest winter nights. Ladle into dark bowls for a bold contrast to the sunset-orange color (thanks, turmeric!), then give it a Pollock-like drizzle of coconut cream.

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Zesty Kale and Sweet Potato Bowl

Zesty Kale and Sweet Potato Bowl
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Zesty Kale and Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe

This loaded veggie bowl gets a touch of smoke from the chili-spiced sweet potatoes and roasted bell pepper and plenty of zing from fresh lime. Chili powder and lime also give toasted almonds an addictive crust; make extra and enjoy as a snack. Cotija cheese has a dry, crumbly texture—it won’t melt or disappear into the bowl. Use it to top tacos, stir into whole-grain salads, or top roasted broccoli.

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Southwestern Sweet Potato and Egg Hash

Southwestern Sweet Potato and Egg Hash
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Southwestern Sweet Potato and Egg Hash Recipe

Hashes are a great way to incorporate vegetables into the first meal of the day. Here we’ve added a Southwestern spin with chili powder and cumin. Give the potatoes a head start by microwaving them until just shy of tender, then finish them off in the skillet for that coveted crispy texture. Use the leftover black beans to boost protein and fiber in salads, soups, or grain bowls.

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Rosemary Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Shallots

Rosemary Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Shallots
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Rosemary Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Shallots Recipe

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Sheet Pan Parmesan "Fried" Chicken with Broccoli and Sweet Potato Wedges

Sheet Pan Parmesan "Fried" Chicken with Broccoli and Sweet Potato Wedges
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Sheet Pan Parmesan "Fried" Chicken with Broccoli and Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe

In addition to getting the food into the oven in stages, you should also prep the food in stages to make most efficient use of your time. As the oven preheats, skin and bread the chicken; when the chicken goes in, prepare the sweet potatoes. Once those go in, get the broccoli ready. To easily skin the drumsticks, use a paper towel to grab an edge of the skin on the fat end, then pull down. Keep in mind that drumsticks can vary in size, and the cook time is calculated for 31/2-ounce ones; we had good luck buying organic drumsticks, which tended to be smaller than conventional.

Gina Homolka is the founder of skinnytaste.com and @skinnytaste.

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Smoked Paprika-Honey Butter

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Smoked Paprika-Honey Butter
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Smoked Paprika-Honey Butter Recipe

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pumpkin Seed-Oat Crumble

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pumpkin Seed-Oat Crumble
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pumpkin Seed-Oat Crumble Recipe

We use less sugar in this classic casserole and get sweetness instead from fragrant orange rind and vanilla. Turmeric boosts the orange color and adds a subtle earthiness to the sweet potatoes. Instead of an all-nut or marshmallow topping, an oat streusel made with pumpkinseeds adds crunch and contrast to the dish. Evaporated milk has a concentrated dairy flavor without the added sugar of sweetened condensed milk; it will help the potato base to thicken as it bakes.

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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Cherry Salsa

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Cherry Salsa
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Cherry Salsa Recipe

The meaty texture of fresh cherries holds up in a salsa that goes well with the charred sweet potatoes.

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Slow Cooker Beef-and-Sweet Potato Chili

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Slow Cooker Beef-and-Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

Leaving the peels on the sweet potatoes has three benefits: Prep is faster, you add more fiber, and the potatoes hold their shape better after the 7-hour simmer. Besides, the peels get so tender that you barely notice they're there. If you'd like to change things up, try parsnips in place of the sweet potatoes; they have a similar sweetness and earthier flavor. For less sweetness, you can try small red potatoes or baby Yukon Golds. You don't need to fully cook the ground beef before it goes into the slow cooker; just cook it enough to "set" the shape of the crumbles.

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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

This holiday season, skip the usual marshmallow-topped casserole and serve this Savory Sweet Potato Casserole for a change of pace. Because sweet potatoes are so naturally sweet, they are nicely balanced by this savory Parmesan-herb streusel topping. The topping is made with day-old sourdough bread, but you can use another type of stale white bread such as country white, if you prefer. To cut down on sticky clean up, place the potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet before roasting them. We promise, no one will miss the marshmallows.

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Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole

Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole
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Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Not without a sweet potato casserole. Here’s a fun twist on the traditional sweet potato casserole. These thinly sliced potatoes bake in a creamy brown sugar sauce to until tender on the inside and crispy around the edges. For the most even results, choose fat, round sweet potatoes that weigh six to seven ounces each. You can prepare this casserole the day before Thanksgiving.

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Farro Bowl with Curry-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Farro Bowl with Curry-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
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Farro Bowl with Curry-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Mix up your weeknight dinner with this savory bowl made with tender, fluffy farro—a nutty, ancient wheat grain that is equally tasty when whipped into risottos or tossed into salads—and roasted vegetables made ever more flavorful with curry powder. The hearty grain bowl is finished with toasted pecans for a great crunch and a creamy dollop of tangy yogurt sauce to diversify the textures. While roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes would be delicious seasoned with salt and pepper alone, the addition of garlic and curry powder adds a dynamic flavor palette that is needed to complement the neutral grain base and simple toppings. Overall, the result is a filling and healthy dinner option you can whip up in less than an hour. Even better, the farro can be prepared up to two days in advance. Just store it covered in the refrigerator, and then reheat before serving. We think this grain bowl would be wonderful topped with grilled or roasted chicken flavored with curry powder, garlic, salt, and pepper to add more protein if desired.

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Grilled Sweet Potato Fries

Grilled Sweet Potato Fries
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Grilled Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Everyone will gobble up these spicy grilled sweet potato fries topped with honey and salty queso fresco. Serve them as a fun appetizer or alongside burgers or your favorite grilled protein. Microwaving the sweet potatoes before they hit the grill ensures the fries will be tender throughout and helps them cook up quickly.

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Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin

Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin
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Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin Recipe

This recipe mixes two Southern favorites: sweet potatoes and collard greens. The crunchy sweet potatoes form a delicious crust for this Southern gratin.

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Sliced Sweet Potato Pie with Molasses Whipped Cream

Sliced Sweet Potato Pie with Molasses Whipped Cream
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Sliced Sweet Potato Pie with Molasses Whipped Cream Recipe

This pie may look unassuming, but taking out a slice shows off its true beauty. Stacked sweet potato pie slices are covered in a sweet, sugary glaze flecked with spices perfect for the fall season. This sweet potato pie might just knock your pumpkin pie off the sideboard this Thanksgiving.

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Vegan Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Pudding Cups

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Vegan Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Pudding Cups Recipe

There’s bound to be at least one friend following a special diet at your Friendsgiving table. Instead of shoving them to the foot of the table with a jar of peanut butter, why not make a couple “accidentally” vegan or gluten-free dishes that everyone will want to eat.

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Ham and Sweet Potato Hash

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Ham and Sweet Potato Hash Recipe

This colorful breakfast-for-dinner dish uses sweet potatoes and red bell peppers for a double hit of beta-carotene, a carotenoid that most recently was shown to potentially lower breast cancer risk.

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Sweet Potato Straws

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Sweet Potato Straws Recipe

You’re probably familiar with the spiralizer, that funky gadget that turns vegetables into curly strands in seconds. Whether you care for zoodles or not, you’ve got to spiralize your sweet potatoes. While hash browns or home fries made with sweet potato can leave you uninspired, spiralizing sweet potatoes does just the opposite. Suddenly, those orange taters crisp up just like their starchier contemporaries.

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Foil-Packet Sweet Potato Hash

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Foil-Packet Sweet Potato Hash Recipe

Making a big brunch can be fun, but the tower of dirty dishes piled in the sink definitely isn’t. Next time you feel the urge to cook a big meal, consider foil-packet hash and eggs. It may not sound like much, but this flavor-packed breakfast is hearty with just the right amount of heat.

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Sweet Potato Burrito 

EC: A Sweet Potato Burrito Packs Your Morning with Power
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Sweet Potato Burrito  Recipe

In this endlessly customizable, and so very breakfast-friendly burrito, roasted sweet potatoes pack healthy heft, bolstered by smoky, earthy spices like cumin, coriander, and cloves. Meat will be but a distant dream, and you’ll face your day with a belly full of burrito, plus plenty of energy and pleasure.

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Whole Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Fennel, and Apple

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Whole Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Fennel, and Apple Recipe

For an easy, autumnal dinner, this whole roasted chicken is the way to go. Perched on a bed of root veggies, fennel, apples, and mushrooms, this chicken becomes irresistibly crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside. Apples and mushrooms absorb the savory chicken fat and slowly break down throughout the slow-roasting process, making them almost melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The sheet pan will be crowded upon assembly, but don't fret, roasting will shrink the veggie and apple mixture's size.

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Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Soup

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Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

This velvety-smooth sweet potato soup feels like fall and tastes company-worthy sophisticated, but it’s ready to serve in under 30 minutes. How? We tap a flavor-packed store-bought satay sauce to serve as the base of the soup, and the rest is easy. Thai peanut satay sauce delivers bold, complex flavors—from elements like garlic, lemongrass, coconut milk, and warming spices—with only as much effort as it takes to open the bottle on your end. We opted for Thai Kitchen brand sauce, but feel free to use whatever brand you like. This flavorful soup is equally awesome for a weeknight dinner as it is as an opening course for a holiday dinner party, and no one would ever guess it’s as easy as it is to whip up. Plus, this Thai-inspired bowl of comfort is completely vegan, making it a great option to serve when entertaining friends who maintain a plant-based diet. It’s also a great option to prep on the weekend and enjoy throughout the week. To save even more time, go for pre-chopped onions.

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Purple Sweet Potato Latkes with Tobiko

Purple Sweet Potato Latkes with Tobiko
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Purple Sweet Potato Latkes with Tobiko Recipe

These impressive potato latkes are surprisingly quick and easy. Our recipe is topped with tobiko, but aren't necessary if you don't have any available.

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Sweet Potato Pound Cake

Sweet Potato Pound Cake
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Sweet Potato Pound Cake Recipe

Bored with sweet potato casserole? Try this sweet potato pound cake, a twist on traditional pound cake that features nutrient-rich sweet potatoes. It's the perfect addition to holiday dessert tables.

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Sweet Potato-Hazelnut Scones with Nutella Glaze

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Sweet Potato-Hazelnut Scones with Nutella Glaze Recipe

Just sweet enough, these tender, nutty scones are an ideal (not to mention, deceptively simple-to-make) addition to any fall brunch or coffee hour. In addition to contributing to these scones’ delightfully tender, fluffy texture, the sweet potato delivers delicate flavor that perfectly compliments the toastiness provided by the hazelnut meal and the rich chocolate-hazelnut drizzle. For the mashed sweet potato, you can roast 1 large, skin-on sweet potato wrapped in foil at 425° for about 1 hour (or until tender), and chill in the fridge until cool. Alternatively, for an easy shortcut, simply grab a package of prepared mashed sweet potatoes, such as Simply Potatoes brand, from the grocery store; these will typically be found in the lunchmeat section. While we opted for a light drizzle of the Nutella mixture, you could easily double this mixture and completely glaze the top of each scone for a more decadent treat.  

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Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder

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Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder Recipe

Great for a game-day get-together, this hearty and creamy soup feeds a crowd with little hands-on time required.

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Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Chicken

Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Chicken
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Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Chicken Recipe

If your kids haven’t jumped on the kale bandwagon yet, try this salad with spinach or chopped romaine hearts. The candied pecans add sweetness and crunch to this simple salad, while roasted sweet potato cubes and savory chicken add hearty substance. A light dressing of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil is the perfect fresh finishing touch. This salad makes for a great lunch or dinner.

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Quick Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole

Quick Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole
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Quick Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Quick Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole is ridiculously easy and goes into the oven in only 10 minutes, thanks to sweet canned yams. To boost flavor and add richness, we counter the canned spuds with luscious creme fraiche; chunks of almonds bring big brunch to our sweet potato casserole.

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Sweet Potato Crostini

Sweet Potato Crostini
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Sweet Potato Crostini Recipe

Using sweet potato slices in place of toasted bread makes this crowd-pleasing appetizer gluten-free (and a little healthier!).

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Roast Pork with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Roast Pork with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Roast Pork with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes Recipe

This flavor-packed, pork recipe combines sweet and savory for the perfect dinner option.

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Sweet Potato-and-Red Lentil Curry

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Sweet Potato-and-Red Lentil Curry Recipe

This fragrant, Indian-style stew hits all the right notes with aromatic garam masala, fresh ginger, and concentrated red curry paste. The coconut milk mellows and loosens the potato and lentil mixture just enough so that it can be spooned over rice.

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Ham and Sweet Potato Hash

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Ham and Sweet Potato Hash Recipe

This colorful breakfast-for-dinner dish uses sweet potatoes and red bell peppers for a double hit of beta-carotene, a carotenoid that most recently was shown to potentially lower breast cancer risk.

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Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges

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Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe

Smoky, fiery chipotle powder counters the warm, sweet five-spice powder and the naturally sweet spuds. For less kick, use 1/4 teaspoon chipotle. Be sure to line the pan with parchment paper to help prevent burning.

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Thai Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls

Thai Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls

Thai Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls Recipe

Add fresh curry paste to canned coconut milk and nut butter, and you have an instant, wonderfully complex satay sauce. Use as a dip, in stir-fries, or drizzled on this gluten-free veggie bowl.

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Grilled Chipotle Chicken and Sweet Potato Toss

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Grilled Chipotle Chicken and Sweet Potato Toss Recipe

Adobo sauce, what surrounds the chipotle chiles in the can, is a fantastic single-ingredient wet rub for grilled chicken, smoky with just a touch of heat that won't be overwhelming for kids.

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Sesame-Ginger-Chickpea-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sesame-Ginger-Chickpea-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sesame-Ginger-Chickpea-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Sesame, especially toasted sesame oil, is a key flavor in many Asian cuisines. It makes sense that tahini would fit here too, especially as a finishing touch for roasted sweet potatoes with Sriracha.

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Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Crust Pizza

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Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Crust Pizza Recipe

Sweet potatoes give this pizza a hearty and flavorful, yet gluten-free crust.

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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Scallion Butter

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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Scallion Butter Recipe

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Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole
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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

No Thanksgiving table is complete without this comforting classic. Whip cooked sweet potatoes with evaporated milk, a bit of sugar, and just enough butter until they're fluffy, smooth, and totally dreamy before topping with a buttery-rich brown sugar and pecan topping for a satisfying cool-weather casserole. A dash of cinnamon would be a welcome addition in the sweet potato mixture for an extra touch of toastiness. Be sure to let the casserole cool completely before digging in. 

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Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet Potato Soup
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Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Make the soup through Step 2 the day before. Reheat, and stir in the lime juice before serving.

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Steak, Sweet Potato, and Blue Cheese Salad

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Steak, Sweet Potato, and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Salad for dinner usually sounds like a shortcut. Not so fast. Toss together this satisfying, surprisingly hearty mix of sweet and savory ingredients, and serve with a loaf of focaccia on the side. Plan to use the bread to make some steak sandwiches with leftovers tomorrow.

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Sweet Potato Cakes with Chicken and Poblano Relish

Sweet Potato Cakes with Chicken and Poblano Relish
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Sweet Potato Cakes with Chicken and Poblano Relish Recipe

Crispy potato cakes are a no-brainer for leftover roasted potatoes and are the perfect canvas for so many flavors from sweet to spicy. These cakes are topped with a smoky poblano relish and shredded chicken to make a meal. Quick-cooking oats add heft and sturdiness to the patties without weighing them down. Swap the all-purpose flour for rice or oat flour for a gluten-free main. The potato cakes would also be a fantastic appetizer: Form smaller patties before cooking and top with the poblano mixture or a fresh mango salsa.

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Broiled Flat Iron Steak with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

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Broiled Flat Iron Steak with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes Recipe

This one-pan meal is a crowd-pleaser and testament to how 4 ingredients can come together to form a supremely satisfying dish, ready in a flash. We broil the steak over the veggies so the meat juices baste them as they cook.

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BBQ-Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes

BBQ-Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes
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BBQ-Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Maximize the space in your hot oven by roasting several sweet potatoes at once. You could also use the same method to roast beets or a head of garlic. The foil traps in the steam for moist, tender sweet potato flesh. Refrigerate the remaining foil-wrapped spuds for up to one week. To turn this popular side into a meal, we stuff the potatoes with saucy barbeque pork tenderloin, a “hacked” version of an hours-long barbeque pork shoulder. You could sub the pork for chicken, or go vegetarian with a baked bean filling and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.

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Sweet Potato Zoodle Ramen

Sweet Potato Zoodle Ramen

Sweet Potato Zoodle Ramen Recipe

For a healthier take on ramen, substitute sweet potato zoodles for the traditional wheat noodles. The shortcut broth has loads of flavor without taking hours to cook. You can create the zoodles with a spiralizer or mandoline; we used the thickest julienne blade on the Benriner Cook Help and the fine shredder (3- by 3-mm.) blade on the Paderno 4-Blade Spiralizer.

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Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Maple mashed potatoes are much healthier take on the traditional marshmallow-topped casserole. By cutting out most of the added sugar, we let the natural flavor of sweet potatoes shine.

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Sweet Potato-and-Mushroom Risotto

Sweet Potato-and-Mushroom Risotto
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Sweet Potato-and-Mushroom Risotto Recipe

When two starchy, creamy elements combine, the result is pure comfort. Pureed sweet potatoes give this risotto a golden hue and a subtle sweetness. For a little crunch, you can try sprinkling each serving with crumbled bacon or toasted nuts (hazelnuts or pecans would be delicious).

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Sweet Potato Home Fries with Eggs

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Sweet Potato Home Fries with Eggs Recipe

With the sweet potatoes already roasted the day before, this breakfast is ready in a flash. Serve with 1 orange or 2 clementines to complete the meal.

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Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe

This salad is nutrient- and antioxidant-packed, with healthy doses of fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin C, and beta-carotene. You'll save half of the potatoes for the next day's breakfast.

This recipe goes with: Sweet Potato Home Fries with Eggs

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Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie
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Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Browning the butter with spices lends a deep, nutty flavor to this Southern classic.

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Twice-Cooked Sweet Potatoes with Citrus and Honey

Twice-Cooked Sweet Potatoes with Citrus and Honey
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Twice-Cooked Sweet Potatoes with Citrus and Honey Recipe

Tamari, a darker, richer soy sauce, is optional in this recipe, but its savory flavor makes the dish more interesting.

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Sweet Potato-Ginger Scones

Sweet Potato-Ginger Scones
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Sweet Potato-Ginger Scones Recipe

In my years running a bakery stand at the Carrboro, North Carolina, farmers' market, customers clamored for the tender, apricot-hued scones studded with chunks of candied ginger. You can freeze the unbaked scones and bake them directly from the freezer; just add a few minutes to the baking time.

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Sweet Potato Bread with Buttermilk-Lime Icing

Sweet Potato Bread with Buttermilk-Lime Icing
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Sweet Potato Bread with Buttermilk-Lime Icing Recipe

Try this spicy treat as an alternative to pumpkin bread. Serve it unadorned for every day or topped with this tangy icing for something extra special.

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