With their naturally sweet and earthy flavor, fresh sweet potatoes are a wonderful addition to any fall meal. They’re versatile and can be enjoyed any time of the day. From breakfast to dessert ideas, these 17 fresh sweet potato recipes spotlight the standout root vegetable.
My Sweet Potato Pie
“My sweet potato pie won 1st place in a baking competition. My family requests that I bring my sweet potato pies to every family gathering, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and family reunion.” – Taymi
The Best Ever Sweet Potato Pudding
“This recipe calls for grated sweet potatoes. Excellent as a holiday side dish.” – Teena
Deb’s Famous Sweet Potato Bread
“My Mom (Deb) started a hand-written recipe book of all us kids’ faves and holiday traditions about a year before she passed in 2001. These recipes have become a way for us to still have Mom at our holiday meals for 14 years now. I’ve never shared until now any of her specialties. However, I find as each year passes and as her grandchildren get older and begin to learn to cook that time is so precious.” – Lisa
Sweet Potato Cornbread With Cinnamon Honey Butter
“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
Sweet Potato Gratin
“A potato gratin with sweet potatoes and plenty of savoury melted cheese!” – Kevin
Fried Sweet Potato Tidbits
“I looked and looked for a recipe for fried sweet potatoes. I was unhappy with any recipes I found, so I came up with my own. These were a hit with ALL my kids. And we, as parents, know how hard that is. I have 4 kids, and next time I will be doubling my recipe.” – Michelle
Sweet Potato Cobbler
“I remember my mother and her friend making this when I was young. It’s so yummy and it’s a perfect dessert for autumn when fresh sweet potatoes are plentiful in Alabama. It’s also a good Thanksgiving dessert. I wish I had one ready to eat right now!” – Jewel
My Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes
“My mom always made sweet potatoes using this recipe. They’re delicious! Try not to think about the fat content. After all, it’s a holiday!” – Robyn
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
“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
Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
“These creamy mashed sweet potatoes are savory and slightly sweet. They are rich and buttery. The perfect side for all occasions.” – Debbie
Sweet Potato Biscuits, Millie’s
“I first had these little biscuits at a quaint mountain restaurant. This is my own version. I use baked sweet potato, which I think is super yummy and keeps them tender and light. You will fall in love with them! Great with a little slice of country ham or a slather of compound butter made with cinnamon and brown sugar.” – Millie
Savory Pork Tenderloin and Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
“The sweetness added by the honey in the sweet potatoes balances so well with the savory herb blend on the pork. This is often the birthday meal of choice by both family and friends.” – Lisa
Sweet Potato Rolls
“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
Sweet Potato Latkes (Sweet Potato Pancakes)
“Shredded sweet potatoes stand in for russets in this version of potato pancakes, and puréed sweet potatoes replace eggs to make the recipe vegan.” – Joan
Sweet Potato Hash
“This is my version of a very versatile dish. You can serve it with eggs for breakfast or brunch or use it as a side.” – Kathy
Sweet Potato Banana Bread
“This is so moist and flavorful! I love banana bread and this is a nice change from the usual. It’s a great way to sneak in some healthy sweet potatoes for a picky eater too.” – Teresa
Sweet Potato Fajitas
“A friend mentioned he’d made sweet potato fajitas and it sounded so good I had to give them a go. I love the combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors!” – April