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20 Sweet Potato Recipes That’ll Make You Forget About Fries

July 30, 2025 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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I feel like recently, every list of sweet potato recipes centers on fries. After all, sweet potato fries are a great way to use sweet potatoes. And they are very good. 

I love a good fry as much as the next person, but sweet potatoes are so much more than their deep-fried reputation. 

These 20 sweet potato recipes will make you forget all about fried (for a little bit anyway). So try these sweet potato recipes today!

Easy Sweet Potato Dump Cake

Easy Sweet Potato Dump Cake.

Image Credit: State of Dinner.

This one-bowl Sweet Potato Dump Cake is the perfect easy dessert recipe for any fall occasion. With sweet potato pie flavors in the creamy filling and a buttery cake mix topping, this simple dessert will quickly become a seasonal favorite!

Get the Recipe: Easy Sweet Potato Dump Cake

 

Mexican Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet

Mexican Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet.

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This Mexican Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet is a healthy dinner option that packs great flavor and can be ready in about 30 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet

 

Sweet Potato Soufflé Recipe

Sweet Potato Soufflé Recipe.

Image Credit: Belle of the Kitchen.

This Sweet Potato Soufflé is baked to perfection and topped with a buttery pecan streusel topping. It’s a rich and delicious side dish that is sure to be the star of any meal. 

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole.

Image Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

This sweet potato casserole is the perfect dish for any time you want a delicious side dish. It’s easy to make in a slow cooker, so it doesn’t take up space in your oven on busy days. This casserole smells like Thanksgiving morning with the scent of pumpkin pie spice!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

 

Creamy Roast Sweet Potato Soup

Creamy Roast Sweet Potato Soup (Dairy Free, Vegan).

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This easy, allergy-friendly, and vegan roast sweet potato soup uses roasted sweet potato and garlic cloves, gently spiced with cumin, for even more flavor. 

Get the Recipe: Creamy Roast Sweet Potato Soup (Dairy Free, Vegan)

 

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes 

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes (No Roux!).

Image Credit: Mae’s Menu.

Cheesy, savory, and naturally sweet, these Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are a comforting and easy-to-make side dish! This dish is made without a roux and is super simple to make.

Get the Recipe: Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Puffs Recipe

Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Puffs Recipe.

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These sweet potato puffs are about to become your new go-to! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor, they’re perfect as a side or just a snack.

Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Puffs Recipe

 

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes.

Image Credit: I Heart Eating.

These classic candied sweet potatoes bake right in the oven. You don’t even need to boil the sweet potatoes to make these tender sweet potatoes in a sweet, buttery sauce.

Get the Recipe: Candied Sweet Potatoes

 

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes.

Image Credit: Next Level Baker.

These Bourbon sweet potatoes are a classic Southern holiday side dish. A little bourbon and some warm spices elevate your sweet potatoes into a side dish that is decadent, nutty, and comforting. 

Get the Recipe: Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

 

Dairy-Free Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Sweet Potato

Dairy-free Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Sweet Potato.

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This tasty Sweet Potato and Sun-Dried Tomato Dairy-Free Frittata is a great-tasting prep-ahead meal that makes having a healthy breakfast on the fly possible any day! 

Get the Recipe: Dairy-free Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Sweet Potato

 

Farro and Arugula Salad With Sweet Potato and Pomegranate

Farro and Arugula Salad With Sweet Potato and Pomegranate.

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This farro and arugula salad with sweet potato and pomegranate is delicious with farro,  arugula,  sweet potato, and sweet-tart pomegranate vinaigrette. It’s hearty and delicious!

Get the Recipe: Farro and Arugula Salad With Sweet Potato and Pomegranate

 

Baked Sweet Potato

Baked Sweet Potato

Image Credit: The Forked Spoon.

These Perfectly Baked Sweet Potatoes have a soft, sweet, and fluffy inside with a crispy, flavorful outside. This is such an easy side dish recipe and they’re packed with essential vitamins and minerals.

Get the Recipe: Baked Sweet Potato

 

Sausage Sweet Potato Chili

Sausage Sweet Potato Chili.

Image Credit: Simply Happy Foodie.

This hearty, flavorful Sausage Sweet Potato Chili is the best kind of comfort food.  It’s a satisfying dinner that has smoky spices, veggies, savory sausage, tender sweet potatoes, and two kinds of beans. It’s a filling and delicious one-pot meal you’ll want to make again and again. 

Get the Recipe: Sausage Sweet Potato Chili

 

Sweet Potato Toast

Sweet Potato Toast: Insanely tasty, and easy to make!

Image Credit: Tasty Cue.

These Sweet Potato Toasts with Herb Goat Cheese and Ground Turkey are deliciously unique! Packed with savory flavors, a little heat, and a touch of sweetness, these toasts are crispy, creamy, and utterly satisfying.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Toast

 

Sweet Potato Cornbread

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sweet Potato Cornbread.

Image Credit: Craving Something Healthy.

This delectable sweet potato cornbread is a fast and easy side dish. It’s a moist and flavorful homemade cornbread that’s kicked up with some mashed sweet potato, tangy buttermilk, Greek yogurt, and a touch of sweetness from fall spices.

Get the Recipe: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sweet Potato Cornbread

 

Sweet Potato Chaat (Shakarkandi Chaat)

Sweet Potato Chaat (Shakarkandi Chaat).

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A delicious blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, this Sweet Potato Chaat is made by slowly roasting sweet potatoes on the stovetop and topping them with curd, black pepper, green chutney, saunth, coriander leaves, and pomegranate seeds!

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Chaat (Shakarkandi Chaat)

 

Curried Sweet Potato & Lentil Stew

Curried Sweet Potato & Lentil Stew.

Image Credit: Chef’s Pencil.

This comforting dahl (stew) is made with sweet potatoes, red lentils, coconut milk, and spinach. This is a delicious and incredibly flavorful vegan dish. 

Get the Recipe: Curried Sweet Potato & Lentil Stew

 

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie Recipe.

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This old-fashioned brown butter sweet potato pie recipe is so good! The nutty, buttery flavor and black-bottom crust will make this southern brown butter sweet potato pie your absolute fave. 

Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

 

Taco Sweet Potato Recipe

Taco Sweet Potato Recipe.

Image Credit: Baste Cut Fold.

Made with roasted sweet potatoes, spicy black beans, tomatillo salsa, avocado, Greek yogurt, and feta cheese, this vegetarian taco sweet potato taco recipe makes an easy weeknight meal. 

Get the Recipe: Taco Sweet Potato Recipe

 

Baked Sweet Potato Bites

Baked Sweet Potato Bites.

Image Credit: Mom Cooking for Three.

These Baked Sweet Potato Bites are a tasty snack or side dish for the whole family. They’re crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and topped with marshmallows and pecans for a simple yet delicious treat. 

Get the Recipe: Baked Sweet Potato Bites

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