11 Sweet Potato Dishes You Must Try
ByTodd H.•October 30If you love sweet potatoes, well, you just might be in the right spot. These 11 Sweet Potato Dishes are quite delicious and prove that this is the most versatile root veggie to ever be... and tasty no matter how you make them! Whether it's fall or you're simply craving a version of sweet potato, we guarantee you'll find what you're craving here!
A great cookout isn't just about the burgers and chicken. You need a great side dish to go with all that. Enter the Favorite Sweet Potatoes! These caramel-y sweet wedges are grilled until crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Coated in zesty seasonings and topped with fragrant cilantro, Favorite Sweet Potatoes will be the star of the summer!
The caramel notes of sweet potatoes pair amazingly with other wonderfully sweet flavors too... a concept that's on full display with The Sweetest Potato Casserole! All the classic sweet potato toppings of brown sugar, maple syrup, crunchy, buttery pecans, and melted marshmallows strike the perfect balance of smokiness, richness, and wonder in The Sweetest Potato Casserole. It's the sweet things in life that you treasure the most!
Some people are under the impression that sweet potatoes can't possibly compete with russet or gold potatoes. Let Maple Bacon Sweet Potatoes put those doubts to rest. The caramel-colored cubes of sweet potatoes are the perfect complement to a sweet and sticky maple sauce, with crumbles of crunchy, savory bacon added in. Maple Bacon Sweet Potatoes prove that maybe it's regular potatoes that should be worried!
Who can say no to eggnog? The luscious, creamy, sweet beverage is so magnificent it's a shame it's only around for the holidays. So, let's make the most of it! Eggnog Sweet Potato Bake uses it as part of the base of the best mashed sweet potato casserole you could imagine; the creaminess really enhances the caramel notes of the sweet potatoes. Mixed in are bursts of jammy fruit flavor from golden raisins and just a little more sugar to really blur the line between side dish and dessert. The crunchy, nutty, smoky-sweet brown sugar can't be beat either! Eggnog Sweet Potato Bake turns the holiday drink into an essential part of a new festive favorite!
Don't treat these sweet things like a long, lost relative, only invited to your table once a year. With these Spicy Braised Sweet Potatoes on the guest list, they're sure to become a new family favorite in no time, not just for Thanksgiving. These spicy, sweetened, cooked-to-perfection, sweet potatoes are just what you need to add a little pizzazz to your mundane, everyday main course. While you may tire of Uncle Spud, Spicy Braised Sweet Potatoes will breathe some new life into your next gathering. So, think outside the box and let these sweet potatoes into your heart (and your tummy) as often as you can!
These sweet potatoes actually live up to their name, so much so that they had to be renamed Sinful Sweet Potatoes. The potato cubes are roasted to soft perfection, but it's the sauce that makes you come back for more. It's an unusual mix of coffee, maple syrup, bourbon, dark brown sugar, espresso powder, and butter that just makes sense when you indulge in its deep richness. Sinful Sweet Potatoes will definitely satisfy the sweetest of sweet tooths.
Don't be shocked when you find out where this slice of new life comes from! Sweet Potato Surprise Bread pleasantly encompasses a great taste that will be a welcomed, new guest to your fall table. Stunning sweet potatoes do an excellent job of adding an astonishing new element to this moist, delicious loaf. Packed with precious pecans, Sweet Potato Surprise Bread is the most anticipated, new way of adding a twist to your fall bucket list. You'll be speechless!
This might seem like an unusual take on the traditional pound cake but trust us; Sweet Potato Pound Cake is sure to impress from the start! The sunset orange-gold of the cake only hints at the buttery flavor of the pound cake enhanced by the distinct caramel notes of the sweet potatoes and the warmth of cinnamon nestled throughout the batter. The glaze on top is the perfect partner with its bright orange sweetness. Sweet Potato Pound Cake might just change your mind on what a pound cake can do!
Mix up your weekend breakfasts with a very different but equally delicious pancake. Sweet Potato Pancakes are a caramel-sweet and beautifully orange alternative to traditional pancakes so flavorful you won't even need syrup. Of course, it does taste even better with butter, maple syrup, and toasted pecans complementing the warm autumnal spice taste of Sweet Potato Pancakes. This is an easy and fun fall treat to get your morning bright.
Swap the greasy potato chips for these far-more-flavorful homemade Sweet Potato Chips. These bad boys are so delicious you'll forget they're actually healthy. They’re perfectly crispy and flavorful, seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Serve these Sweet Potato Chips as a snack or side to your favorite sandwich or main dish. Once you start eating these, you won’t be able to get enough!
There's a lot to celebrate when the weather turns cold. What do celebrations and chilly weather have in common? Good food, of course! Sweet Potato Bites are bite-size, so they take the ease of your favorite party snacks and combine that with your favorite flavors of the fall: tender sweet potatoes, toasty marshmallows, and a little salty pecan on top! The perfect treat to eat when there's no heat! (Well, hopefully, you have heat. Just not outside.) Get the delicious festivities going with some Sweet Potato Bites!