Easy Sweet Potato Recipes for Side Dishes and Dinner
Sweet potatoes are one of those versatile ingredients you can use in so many different ways. If you’re looking for easy sweet potato recipes for side dishes, dinners, or everyday meals, this list has plenty of ideas to try.
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These sweet potato recipes are perfect for the fall and holiday season (more ideas here). They make great additions to Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas meals, and family gatherings, but they’re easy enough to enjoy any time of year.
Check out this list of Potato Salad Recipes and Potato Appetizer Ideas.
Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup
This Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup would be a nice lunch or light dinner during the fall and winter months. Serve it with bread, a sandwich, or a simple salad for a meal the whole family can enjoy.
And I think this Sweet Potato Souffle is delicious. Let me know if you tried this one!
Sweet Potato Casserole
This is one of those recipes you can bring to a potluck or make when you have several people coming over for dinner. This Sweet Potato Casserole pairs well with turkey, ham, chicken, and other main dishes.
And this Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes is a perfect side dish this holiday!
Candied Sweet Potatoes
These Candied Sweet Potatoes are a sweet side dish that fits right in at holiday meals. The sweet potatoes are cooked with a sweet coating, making them a good match for roasted meats and other traditional sides. I would especially keep this recipe in mind for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Blackened Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl
This Blackened Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl makes sweet potatoes part of a complete meal. The recipe pairs sweet potatoes with seasoned blackened chicken in a bowl that works well for lunch or dinner.
S’mores Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These S’mores Stuffed Sweet Potatoes take sweet potatoes in a different direction. This recipe combines baked sweet potatoes with s’mores-inspired ingredients for a sweet dessert-style dish.
Sweet Potato Casserole Side Dish
This is the kind of recipe I would save for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or another meal where you are serving several side dishes. Sweet Potato Casserole Side Dish is a classic-style side that works well for family meals and holiday dinners.
Maple Roasted Sweet Potato Bites
Maple Roasted Sweet Potato Bites are a simple side dish made with sweet potatoes and maple flavor. These sweet potato bites would fit nicely on a family dinner table or holiday menu. They can also be served as a simple side with roasted chicken, pork, or other main dishes.
