I always think of sweet potatoes when Thanksgiving rolls around. The two just go hand in hand. Growing up, we always had them on our holiday table, but as I grew up, I was even more surprised to learn about the different ways they can be prepared. We have the all-time best sweet potato recipes for you.
Sweet potatoes are a delicious and nutritious root vegetable. They are sweet, starchy, and packed with vitamins and minerals. Sweet potatoes can be eaten baked, boiled, mashed, or fried. They can also be used to make sweet potato fries, sweet potato pie, sweet potato casserole, sweet potato soup, and sweet potato chips. You can even make sweet potato pancakes and enjoy them with some maple syrup or unsalted butter.
The fact that they are so versatile and there are so many different ways to make a sweet potato dish is just one thing that makes this veggie so popular. But that's not all!
They also happen to be really good for you. Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. They are low in calories and fat, and they contain no cholesterol. This is also a good choice veggie if you're trying to get a picky child to eat more vegetables. Because of all the ways you can prepare them and the sweetness, they are more palatable.
Sweet potatoes are native to Central America and were domesticated by the indigenous people of that region. Today, sweet potatoes are grown in many countries around the world, including the United States, China, India, Japan, and Kenya.
Best Sweet Potato Recipes For Thanksgiving
A favorite Thanksgiving side dish for turkey day these colorful sweet potato recipes will make this year's celebration better than ever. From sweet potato casseroles and pies to sweet potato breads and hearty fall salads, these mouthwatering options will be a pleasant surprise at the dinner table.
Better than fries, simple and delicious, these grilled sweet potato medallions are almost good enough for dessert, but they make the perfect side for your turkey too!
This combination makes for a sweet addition to any meal. A simple recipe that takes less than 30 minutes, (see recipe for a trick that makes this recipe work 😉
So good! The combination of sweet potatoes and sweet peas, creamy toasted pine nuts, and a citrus vinaigrette is absolutely amazing and you'll love it when you try it!
Baked Sweet Potato is quite possibly the most delicious and nutritious veggie ever! A delicately sweet taste and fluffy interior make these oven-baked sweet potatoes the perfect side dish for your next meal!
These Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes are all dressed up for the holidays with a dusting of cinnamon and a sweet and creamy maple glaze. This easy sweet potato recipe is the perfect choice for your Thanksgiving menu.
The simple yam (or sweet potato) just doubled its deliciousness! Wait until you take a bite of one of these hot from the oven. They're easy to make, yummy goodness!
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes bake up fluffy and sweet on the inside and crispy on the outside. Impress all of your guests with this delicious and easy recipe!
These Savory Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes are made with a handful of simple ingredients including fresh herbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and sweet potatoes, and roasted in the oven until perfectly tender and delicious. Full of mouthwatering flavor, these impressive roasted sweet potatoes are guaranteed to be your new favorite sweet potato side dish this holiday season.
These healthy stuffed sweet potatoes (or yams) deliver a savory combination of caramelized onions, brown rice, cranberry, pecans, and bell peppers – all baked and finished with a balsamic maple glaze.
This delicious Sweet Potato Onion Pecan Salad topped by Molasses Honey Vinaigrette is a simple, beautiful salad that will delight your senses.
An easy side dish recipe that tastes like a dessert. Tender sweet potato rounds are covered in a rich, buttery glaze.
This Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is a healthier version of the steakhouse classic. Creamy, light, and delicious, this healthier sweet potato casserole is easy to make for Thanksgiving or whenever you are craving a delicious casserole bake! Made with no refined sugar and dairy-free, you are going to love adding this to your favorite Thanksgiving recipes!
This old-fashioned Sweet Potato Pie recipe is a delicious alternative to pumpkin pie for the holidays. Fresh sweet potatoes and a cozy blend of seasonings create this irresistible holiday dessert.
This easy sweet potato soufflé is a delicious holiday classic that can be made ahead of time to give you more time with family and less time in the kitchen during your holiday meal.
These easy crock pot sweet potatoes are the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. They’re low effort, delicious, and they don’t take up your precious oven space!
Really want to wow your guests? Try this Chocolate Ice Cream Made with Sweet Potatoes! Surprisingly delicious and even healthy!
Make a flawless air fryer baked yam or sweet potato that is fluffy in the center and crisp on the outside in less time than it would take in the oven!
Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)
The easiest Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe is also the best! Just 3 ingredients for these healthy, creamy, dairy-free mashed sweet potatoes! Gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free, you can make this side dish savory or sweet! Kid-friendly and perfect for a simple weeknight meal or a holiday dinner!
These Savory Mashed Yams are so rich and creamy that they'll melt right in your mouth. Seasoned with butter, fresh herbs, and a little spice, they'll be the perfect addition to your holiday meal.
Copycat Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole {easy & delicious recipe}
This copycat Cracker Barrel sweet potato casserole is a wonderful dish to make at home for the holidays.
A flaky cream cheese crust filled with brown sugar sweet potatoes and topped with gooey marshmallows.
This simple sweet potato pie dessert with a graham cracker crust and coconut whipped cream will impress all your guests. The flavors are cozy and festive for Thanksgiving and the Holiday season.
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin, A Holiday Favorite
This delicious recipe features thin sweet potato medallions in a buttery brown sugar sauce spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Top it off with mini marshmallows and chopped pecans for the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dinner spread!
Add some flair to your sweet potato casserole by adding pineapple! This sweet casserole will have everyone talking about it every year!
There's nothing quite as comforting as a plate of mashed potatoes, but it's time to take it up a notch! Tahini Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes will blow the traditional side dish out of the park! This recipe is gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and top 8 allergy-free! This purple mash will be the star of any family dinner!
As you can see, there are so many great ways to prepare sweet potatoes you'll never get tired of them. While these are our favorite recipes for Thanksgiving, you also don't have to wait until the holidays to enjoy them. Eat them any time you want!
Do you have a favorite recipe from our list? Or one you're just itching to try for yourself? We'd love to hear about it!
Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.
