25 sweet potato recipes to put on the menu this fall
If sweet potatoes only make an appearance at Thanksgiving, they’re missing out on a lot of work. These recipes show off their versatility with ideas that fit plenty of different meals and occasions. From sweet to savory, there are lots of options to choose from.
Apple Butter Chicken and Sweet Potato Salad
This salad features pan-roasted chicken thighs and sweet potatoes paired with crisp Honeycrisp apple, cheddar, bacon, pecans, and arugula. Finish it off with a fancy apple butter-Dijon glaze and creamy apple cider-Dijon dressing for a truly great salad. Get the recipe: Apple Butter Chicken and Sweet Potato Salad
Sweet Potato Cake with Frosting
This sweet potato cake is moist, spiced, and topped with rich brown sugar cream cheese frosting. It’s an easy way to turn leftover mashed sweet potatoes into a show-stopping Thanksgiving dessert. Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Cake with Frosting
Healthy Sweet Potato Snickerdoodle Cookies
These vegan sweet potato snickerdoodle cookies are soft, cozy, and naturally sweetened with real sweet potato. Try this easy one-bowl recipe for a comforting, everyday treat. Get the recipe: Healthy Sweet Potato Snickerdoodle Cookies
Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Muffins
These soft sweet potato muffins are packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, flax, sweet potatoes, applesauce, and Greek yogurt. Coconut and dried cranberries add flavor, and with no butter or oil, you’ll have muffins ready in just 35 minutes. Get the recipe: Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Muffins
Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Get ready for some roasted sweet potatoes with a kick! Lightly spicy, perfectly tender, and totally addictive, they’re the side dish your fall meals have been waiting for. Get the recipe: Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
One Pan Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchilada Skillet
This one-pan sweet potato black bean enchilada skillet is an easy, no-fuss vegetarian dinner. Everything cooks in a single skillet, so cleanup is a breeze. Get the recipe: One Pan Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchilada Skillet
Meatball Sub Stuffed Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
These meatball sub stuffed twice baked sweet potatoes are a hearty twist on two classic comfort foods. Packed with meatballs, marinara, and melted cheese, they’re gluten-free, easy to make, and perfect for a filling weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Meatball Sub Stuffed Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Appetizer
If you want a holiday appetizer that feels a little special, this sweet potato bite checks every box. It’s topped with ricotta, goat cheese, walnuts, cranberries, honey, and fresh herbs. Cute, flavorful, and ridiculously easy, it’s the kind of bite-size snack everyone will rave about. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Appetizer
Easy Sweet Potato Cornbread
This sweet potato cornbread is incredibly moist, tender, and delicious. Roasted sweet potato adds a natural sweetness to this savory side dish. Get the recipe: Easy Sweet Potato Cornbread
Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup
Smooth, creamy, and warming, this delicious pumpkin and sweet potato soup is the perfect meal to celebrate the fall season. This recipe is super easy to make. Get the recipe: Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup
Perfect Baked Sweet Potato
Perfectly baked sweet potatoes have a soft, sweet, and fluffy inside with a crispy, flavourful outside. Perfect for meal prep and delicious served with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of salt. Get the recipe: Perfect Baked Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato Pancakes
These are sweet potato pancakes that are soft, fluffy, and packed with cozy spices. Drizzled with maple syrup, they’re basically fall breakfast perfection in every bite. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Pancakes
Green Goddess Sweet Potato Sandwich
This green goddess sweet potato sandwich is stacked with roasted sweet potato, creamy avocado, fresh veggies, and a bright herby dressing. It’s a great option for an easy lunch or a quick plant-based dinner. Get the recipe: Green Goddess Sweet Potato Sandwich
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Classic candied sweet potatoes that bake right in the oven until tender and caramelized. No boiling needed, just simple, old-school comfort. Get the Recipe: Candied Sweet Potatoes
Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Dairy-free vegan mashed sweet potatoes are super flavorful and easy to make. Enjoy them during the holidays or any night of the week. Get the recipe: Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Brownies
These sweet potato brownies are an easy, healthy way to enjoy the familiar taste of brownies. Using almond flour and maple syrup to sweeten, this is a great dessert for a party or an after-dinner treat. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Brownies
Sweet Potato Toast
Sweet potato toast is the healthy upgrade your breakfast needs. Top it with creamy avocado and a perfectly cooked egg for a combo that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Toast
Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
This old-fashioned sweet potato casserole is a perfect addition to any holiday meal. Sweet potatoes, brown sugar, marshmallows, and butter come together to make a side dish that is sure to please the whole crowd. Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
Herby Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Give your table a fun, herby twist with these healthy mashed sweet potatoes. Creamy, colorful, and loaded with rosemary, garlic, parsley, and Greek yogurt, they go perfectly with all your cozy winter favorites. Get the recipe: Herby Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Served with a sweet and spicy yogurt sauce, these air fryer sweet potato wedges make for an incredible appetizer, snack, or veg side. It’s a super easy air fryer recipe. Get the recipe: Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl
Kickstart your morning with a sweet potato breakfast bowl that’s all-natural, with no added sugar. Packed with natural sweetness and topped with your favourite goodies, it’s the perfect way to fuel your fall mornings. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl
Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Do meaty, loaded taco stuffed sweet potatoes sound like a dream dinner situation? Sweet potatoes meet savory ground beef, then get loaded up taco-style. Set out the toppings and let everyone build their own. Get the recipe: Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pie
All the flavors you love in grandma’s old-fashioned Southern sweet potato pie, but easier and healthier. A gluten-free sweet potato pie that’s creamy and sweet. Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pie
Mashed Sweet Potato Fritters
These healthy sweet potato fritters are packed with fiber and vitamins. They can be served as a great appetizer, perfect side dish, or used to fill out a main course. Get the recipe: Mashed Sweet Potato Fritters
Sweet Potato S’mores Brownies
These fudgy sweet potato s’mores brownies are rich and topped with toasted marshmallows, melted milk chocolate, and graham cracker pieces. The sneaky mashed sweet potato keeps them incredibly moist without adding a noticeable vegetable flavor. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato S’mores Brownies