Sweet Potato Recipes

Friends, I think it’s time I confessed my love for sweet potatoes. If I could I would probably make a sweet potato recipe every single day. I’m not exaggerating. Not only are they fairly inexpensive and packed with nutrients, but they’re also very versatile and a popular ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. And we’ve just entered sweet potato season, so you know I’m in my happy place 😉

Today we’ve lined up all of our favorite Sweet Potato Recipes including baked sweet potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, stuffed sweet potatoes, sweet potato soups, and more!

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Baked Sweet Potatoes

close up of a baked sweet potato with butter.

Baked sweet potatoes are an easy and inexpensive way to bulk up any meal. Serve them as a side dish or as the base to your favorite meal!

4.41 from 5 votes

$3.22 recipe / $0.81 serving
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It only feels right to start things off with the classic Baked Sweet Potato. Baked sweet potatoes are very filling and they make a great inexpensive base for meals. You can top them with your favorite ingredients or scoop out the flesh and use it in soups, baked goods, casseroles, and more!

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

This luxurious and creamy sweet potato soup features warm spices and oven roasted sweet potatoes for maximum flavor and natural sweetness.

5 from 7 votes

$4.11 recipe / $1.03 serving
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Speaking of soups, you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make this delicious, Creamy Sweet Potato Soup. It starts with roasted sweet potatoes for extra flavor, warm spices, and a little heavy cream to finish it off. It’s luxurious, cozy, inexpensive, and perfect for soup season or any time of the year!

Chorizo Sweet Potato Skillet

It only takes one skillet and a few ingredients to make this incredibly flavorful and filling Chorizo Sweet Potato Skillet.

4.88 from 102 votes

$7.09 recipe / $1.81 serving
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If there’s one thing we absolutely love at Budget Bytes its budget-friendly one skillet meals! This popular Chorizo Sweet Potato Skillet is easy to make and combines spicy Mexican chorizo with the subtle sweetness of sweet potatoes for an incredible flavor-packed combination!

Sweet Potato Casserole

Greater than the sum of its parts, this buttery sweet potato casserole is a breeze to put together and will be the star of your dinner table!

5 from 4 votes

$5.94 recipe / $0.74 serving
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I mean who doesn’t love the classic, irresistible Sweet Potato Casserole? It’s the perfect side dish during the holidays and family gatherings, and can be topped with marshmallows or a decadent pecan streusel.

Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes

Tender baked sweet potatoes smothered with turkey and bean chili, then topped with melty cheddar. Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes are an easy dinner!

4.93 from 28 votes

$9.26 recipe / $2.32 serving
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Turkey Chili Smothered Sweet Potatoes are the perfect mashup between the subtle sweetness of sweet potatoes and the smoky, spicy flavor of chili. They’re a great pre-portioned meal that’s filling, delicious, and great for weekly meal prep!

Sweet Potato Cornbread

Mashed sweet potato, fragrant spices, and rich sour cream make this Sweet Potato Cornbread a decadent fall treat.

4.84 from 68 votes

$4.00 recipe / $0.50 serving
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Get ready to take your cornbread skills to the next level with this rich and thick Sweet Potato Cornbread! It’s slightly sweet but also has a good amount of warm, aromatic spices to keep it from being too dessert-like.

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Pecans

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon on a blue background with leaves and pine cones on the side.

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans are an easy, classic Thanksgiving side dish that everyone will love.

5 from 8 votes

$6.77 recipe / $1.13 serving
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Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans are tender, sweet, easy to prepare, and a simple side dish for holiday gatherings.

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

These Spicy Sweet Potato Fries are an easy side dish with a sassy sweet and salty flavor combination, plus a spicy Creole seasoning kick!

5 from 3 votes

$1.74 recipe / $0.44 serving
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We kept things simple with these Spicy Sweet Potato Fries. They’re sweet, salty, and spicy and they’re perfect with sandwiches, wraps, or anything BBQ!

Autumn Kale And Sweet Potato Salad

Autumn Kale and Sweet Potato Salad

This fresh and crisp Autumn Kale and Sweet Potato Salad is chock full of fresh produce, but still has all those cozy fall flavors!

4.96 from 22 votes

$6.67 recipe / $1.67 serving
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I love autumn salads! Especially ones like this Autumn Kale and Sweet Potato Salad. It includes lots of fall flavors and sturdy ingredients like hearty kale, sweet potatoes and apple which makes it perfect for meal prep. And its topped with a sweet and savory Maple Tahini dressing. So good!

Chorizo And Sweet Potato EnchiLadas

Chorizo and Sweet Potato Enchiladas

These award winning Chorizo and Sweet Potato enchiladas have a perfectly balanced sweet and spicy flavor that will leave you wanting more.

4.84 from 55 votes

$8.93 recipe / $2.23 serving
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If you love Mexican food and you love the combination of spicy and sweet flavors, then you’re going to love these Chorizo and Sweet Potato Enchiladas! They’re made with homemade enchilada sauce and are super simple, yet oh-so good!

Maple Brown Butter Mashed Sweet POtatoes

Maple Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Maple Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a simple way to add a little something extra special to your Thanksgiving table.

4.74 from 15 votes

$5.71 recipe / $0.95 serving
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Get ready to experience the magic that brown butter and maple syrup makes with these Maple Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes! Brown butter creates a nutty, caramel flavor which matches perfectly with the deep flavors of real maple syrup. A simple dish perfect for your next dinner meal.

Sweet Potato Tacos With Lime Crema

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Tacos with Lime Crema

These light and refreshing Sweet Potato Tacos are filled with a simple sweet potato and black bean hash, and topped with a tangy lime crema.

4.89 from 35 votes

$5.14 recipe / $1.29 serving
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If you’re a big taco fan like me, try switching it up this week and making these Sweet Potato Tacos with Lime Crema. It’s a simple combination of sweet potato and black bean hash then topped with an insanely delicious lime crema.

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Sweet Potato Biscuits are a unique and subtly sweet twist on a classic, the perfect fall touch for your weekend brunch or Thanksgiving dinner!

4.80 from 20 votes

$3.06 recipe / $0.31 each
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These Sweet Potato Biscuits taste like classic biscuits, but with a very subtle sweetness. They’re moist, tender, and perfect for weekend breakfast, but also great for Thanksgiving dinner.

Streuseled Sweet Potatoes

Streuseled Sweet Potatoes are an easy, deconstructed version of the classic sweet potato casserole that is manageable enough for weeknight dessert.

5 from 6 votes

$2.99 recipe / $0.75 serving
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Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, but take it over the top by making these Streuseled Sweet Potatoes as a tasty dessert treat after your meal.

Baked Sweet Potato Fries With Peanut Lime Dressing

Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Peanut Lime Dressing

A wooden plate full of baked sweet potato fries drizzled with peanut lime dressing and topped with cilantro, peanuts, and red pepper.

Oven baked sweet potato fries drizzled with homemade peanut lime dressing, piled high with fresh cilantro, chopped peanuts, and a pinch of spicy red pepper.

5 from 13 votes

$3.17 recipe / $1.59 serving
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Let’s get into these Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Peanut Lime Dressing! They’re sweet, savory, a little spicy, and slightly addictive. It’s a fun combination that definitely does not disappoint!

Thai Coconut Curry Carrot Soup

You only need a few ingredients to make this light and satisfying Thai Coconut Curry Carrot Soup. It’s a creamy, a little sweet, a little spicy, and a lot of delicious.

4.86 from 68 votes

$6.69 recipe / $1.12 serving
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Carrots and sweet potatoes come together to create this creamy, irresistible Thai Coconut Curry Carrot Soup. It’s light, silky, smooth, and SO good!

Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes are an easy and flavorful side dish for any southwest inspired meal. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep!

4.58 from 19 votes

$2.64 recipe / $0.66 serving
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These smoky Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes come together with just four simple ingredients and are perfect as a side dish with any Southwest inspired meal.

Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili

This Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili is the perfect mix of spicy sausage and sweet, creamy sweet potatoes. Easy, filling, and delicious!

4.85 from 33 votes

$8.63 recipe / $1.44 serving
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This Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili combines spicy Mexican chorizo and sweet potatoes together for a super flavorful, rich, and filling chili recipe.

Sweet Potato Casserole Baked Oatmeal

Sweet Potato Casserole Baked Oatmeal is a great way to have your favorite Thanksgiving side as a nutrient packed breakfast.

4.95 from 20 votes

$5.14 recipe / $0.86 serving
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Breakfast just got a little bit sweeter with our Sweet Potato Casserole Baked Oatmeal. It combines the flavors of classic sweet potato casserole with the beloved breakfast favorite oatmeal. A two for one combination that takes breakfast to the next level!

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These easy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect quick meal for fall. They come together in under 30 minutes and are great for meal prep!

$6.60 recipe / $1.65 each
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Looking for a really simple meal for lunch or a light dinner? These Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect choice! They’re cooked in the microwave then stuffed with massaged kale and dried cranberries in a citrusy sauce. Perfect for meal prep!