I created these candied sweet potatoes with maple syrup to entice my young children to eat sweet potatoes. They didn't like them plain and none of us liked recipes using marshmallows, pineapple, etc. This...
Author: Suse57
A simpler version of those creamy candied sweet potatoes that take you right back to Grandma's holiday table.
Author: Brandi Gilbertson
A tasty, savory version of twice baked sweet potatoes.
Author: frank11
This recipe comes from my great great aunt Truly Jackson Williams from Tallula, Louisiana who was Papa Hollis' sister.
Author: Great Chef
I make these sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving, and they were a big hit. The brown sugar gives it just the right amount of sweetness.
Author: Brooke Thesen
Instead of the 'traditional' sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving, this is what our Southern family has had on the table for at least 3 generations. Great Aunt Margie (pronounced MAH-gee) was born in 1902.
Author: Christina Kennedy
It's a universal fact that people love puffy food, souffles being one of most versatile. As long as you don't knock all the air out of the egg whites in the batter, not much can actually go wrong. Since...
Author: Chef John
Medley of sweet potatoes, carrots, and peppers with a chipotle-parsley seasoning.
Author: awilson0904
Yams for the holidays, in a thick syrup, very sweet and delightful. Top with a dash of cinnamon, if you like!
Author: Pamela
We discovered this method looking for healthy alternatives to our usual Christmas/Thanksgiving side dishes. They are so good and filling! This is great as a breakfast hash brown substitute or a side dish...
Author: tartan.redhead
Here's an alternative to all those extra sugary sweet potato recipes!
Author: Jessica Schumacher
This recipe is very similar to sweet potato casserole, but with shredded sweet potatoes. My mom used to make it at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. She passed away when I was 8, so I when I eat this it...
Author: Mmmmmomma
This dish will become an instant tradition. Baked, buttery yams topped with a simple brown sugar and pecan crumble. Could almost be dessert!
Author: emkaymommy
Slightly sweet and very filling, these sweet potato fries are a favorite with our family!
Author: Carolyn Vaught
We serve this amazing dish with ham. It makes 6 little mini sweet potato casseroles without all the mess!
Author: michellej
An easy, wonderful variation of a sweet potato recipe--great for Thanksgiving, a side dish with Easter ham, or for any time of year!
Author: Sherbg
My grandmother used to make this simple sweet-spicy dish every year for the holidays. It's so delicious, you'll want to make it all year.
Author: JenSmith
A staple at Thanksgiving and Christmas. This version takes just half an hour and uses 4 ingredients.
Author: Barbara Kingston
I was given a recipe as an alternative to the traditional 'sweet' sweet potato dishes. I was very dubious at first, but I went ahead, made it with fresh sweet potatoes (not canned, as they are not available...
Author: Karin
This is an original recipe, inspired by the Jalapeno Sweet Potato Soup at Homestead Heritage in Waco, Texas.
Author: Terri Harnish
Sweet potatoes are a staple of Southern cooking. Here they are combined with white potatoes and whipped with a delicious combination of ingredients to make a special side dish.
Author: Matthew Broomhead
A rich potato puree with caramelized apples on top (though I would recommend using both caramelized apples and marshmallows, and they both add something different!) Served it for Thanksgiving and everyone...
Author: IceCreamFetish
We have had this side dish for Thanksgiving and noticed that it is not as filling as the usual pecan-encrusted mashed sweet potatoes. At Thanksgiving that is a good thing!
Author: Barbara
These individual sweet potatoes are great for Thanksgiving, or any time of year. I browned the butter to add a nutty flavor, plus added some cayenne pepper for a kick.
Author: sonjagroset
Sweet potatoes made with brown sugar and maple syrup. A family favorite that everyone enjoys. If you're not cooking for a vegetarian crowd, you can top these with marshmallows as well.
Author: Wendy
A great way to bring a normally fall side right into spring and summer. The flavors are light and simply delish!
Author: CoOkInGnUt
If you like sweet potatoes, you'll love this twist on the ol' yam that you can eat for breakfast or any other time of day!
Author: CookinNurse
This should be a dessert. It is so good! The crunchiness of walnuts and the fruity taste of raisins complement this traditional holiday dish.
Author: Shannon
I started off by boiling these, which turned into a waterlogged mess, so I decided to skip that step and just pan-fry the rest. And voila! The experiment came close to what I wanted--something with the...
Author: Chef John
The trick that gives you incredible flavor is to cook fresh sweet potatoes in their skin just until tender.
Author: pamela
I was looking for a recipe for fried sweet potatoes, but didn't find one, so I decided to try something of my own. You can change recipe to serve more people by adding more sweet potatoes.
Author: Miami Nell
A simple and sweet treat that packs a lot of flavor. It makes a great alternate breakfast side in place of the standard hash browned potatoes. Try it as a breakfast side with scrambled eggs! Sweet potatoes...
Author: jerecar
A new twist on a classic vegetable. Sweet potatoes don't have to be just for the holidays. This elegant dish has them topped with seasoned feta cheese and a balsamic drizzle.
Author: COLLEENKRAUSS
This recipe is at least as easy as pie, probably easier. Sweet potatoes and sweet marshmallows make for a sweet dish.
Author: stannius
This is a great fall dish. Roasted veggies sit on a bed of spaghetti squash and are topped with a little melted cheese. Note: vegetables can easily be substituted. I have made this many times with whatever...
Author: Gila
These not-too-sweet sweet potatoes make converts outta the non-sweet-potato-believers.
Author: Halo
Made every Thanksgiving by my southern Grandma this dish is a great take on sweet potato casserole. She has passed and I am sharing her recipe with you.
Author: pondelik
This is a sweet, easy side dish made with just sweet potatoes, honey and butter. Easy to make and easy to eat.
Author: Chelsea
The daughter of a BFF gave me this recipe and promised me I would no longer be the only one who ate sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving and she was right. Everyone fought over this dish!
Author: marti
This is a great and hearty seasonal vegetable dish which can be used as a side dish or as an entire meal. The blend of seasoning adds a little spice and sweet. I came up with this recipe on a Sunday evening...
Author: KSchirm13
Yams or sweet potatoes are popular Hawaiian island fare, made more festive for luaus and other celebrations with the addition of typical, homegrown Hawaiian flavors.
Author: KCFOXY
Granny's recipe handed down from generation to generation. It's the best sweet potato casserole I have ever had.
Author: Renne Thomas
This dish has always been on our Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter menus. You can't go wrong with sweet potatoes that are cooked, sliced, and layered with brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cashews....
Author: Cara McGuire
This is a great Thanksgiving side dish for those of you who are tired of sweet potatoes with marshmallows. This dish also works well with toothpicks on an appetizer buffet.
Author: Patty Ruth Hand Pirko