Excellent Family Favorite Sweet Potato Recipes

Sweet potatoes are one of those ingredients I always keep around. They're affordable, naturally sweet, packed with nutrients, and somehow manage to fit into almost any meal. Whether you're making a cozy casserole for Sunday dinner or crispy fries for a busy weeknight, sweet potatoes never disappoint.

I've used them in everything from soups and fritters to sheet pan dinners and breakfast bakes. This time of year they earn their spot on the Thanksgiving table too, from a classic sweet potato casserole to candied yams and whipped sweet potatoes. Even my picky eaters don't complain when sweet potatoes show up (especially when there's a little cheese involved!).

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Family Favorite Sweet Potato Recipes

If you have a few sweet potatoes sitting on your counter and aren't sure what to do with them, these family favorite sweet potato recipes are a great place to start.

Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk

This easy Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk is creamy, cozy, and made in one pot. A quick, healthy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

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Mexican Chicken Skillet Recipe

Whip up this Mexican Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet for a quick, flavorful one-pan meal! Packed with tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and bold Mexican spices, it's healthy, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Sweet Potato Fritter Recipe

Sweet and savory, these delicious sweet potato fritters have a chewy and crisp light texture. Serve them with some avocado crema, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce. 

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Sweet Potato Lentil Fritters

These Sweet Potato Lentil Fritters are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and made with simple pantry ingredients. A family-friendly vegetarian recipe perfect for meal prep, lunches, or easy dinners.

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Tuscan White Bean Soup

This Tuscan white bean soup is packed with herbs, shallots, garlic, beans, and all the comforting flavors you crave in a hearty soup. Whether you prepare a large batch for the week ahead or quickly whip it up on the weekend, this recipe is guaranteed to become a beloved family favorite!

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Sweet Potato, Black Bean Rice Skillet

Whip up this Sweet Potato, Black Bean Rice Skillet in just 25 minutes! A healthy, one-pan meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. Simple, flavorful, and family-friendly!

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Sweet Potato Tacos Recipe

These delicious Sweet Potato Tacos are made by roasting sweet potatoes with warm spices and blending with black beans are bursting with savory and smoky flavors. Top them with Avocado Crema for hearty and healthy meatless meals on Taco Tuesday night!

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Spiced Sweet Potato Soup (With Coconut Lime and White Beans)

This vegetarian Spiced Sweet Potato Soup with coconut milk is a nourishing, comforting, and healthy meal made from pantry staples! It's vegan, gluten-free, and low-fat, making it a simple yet satisfying option.

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Twice Baked Sweet Potato With Bacon And Cheese

What can be better than baked potato? Baked and stuffed sweet potato! Think layers of melty cheese, bacon and freshly sliced green onion baked until perfection. A foodie dream come true. Sweet potatoes are great not only during holiday season. They are versatile - bake them, roast them in air fryer, make fries and casseroles.

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Whipped Sweet Potatoes With Candied Bacon

These unbelievably creamy whipped sweet potatoes are savory and sweet at the same time. The combination of butter and warmed milk creates luscious smooth texture that no one can resist. Serve it like we love it with crumbly bacon and fresh parsley.

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Vegetarian Stew With Sweet Potato

Warm and hearty One-Pot Vegetarian Lentil Stew with sweet potatoes is packed with good-for-you ingredients: delicious tender sweet potatoes, creamy coconut milk, aromatic spices, kale, and lentils! This lentil stew is incredibly fulfilling and true comfort food in one bowl. This recipe is Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, and Gluten Free.

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Baked Candied Yams (Candied Sweet Potatoes)

These baked candied yams are a beloved dish for Thanksgiving table and many holiday dinners. Sweet potato cubes are coated in a sticky, flavorful buttery syrup, brown sugar, warming spices and baked in the oven to fork tender.

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Homemade Baked Sweet Potato Fries With Parmesan

Treat yourself to the deliciousness of these oven-baked Sweet Potato Fries. They're perfectly seasoned, baked until they're wonderfully golden crispy, and finished off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese - a truly delightful snack! Plus baking fries in the oven is a healthier alternative to regular French fries.

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Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

Indulge in a delightful one-pot cheesy dinner: Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes. This easy ''hash and potatoes'' meal unites ground beef, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes, all cocooned in a luscious layer of melted cheddar cheese. Made in just one pan, gluten-free, grain-free, and ready in 30 minutes, it's a new family favorite in the making.

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Quinoa Sweet Potato Bowl

This Quinoa Kale Sweet Potato Bowl is a healthy, easy grain bowl packed with veggies, chickpeas, and a creamy tahini dressing-perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights.

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Vegetarian Taco Skillet (with Sweet Potatoes)

If you need dinner on the table fast, this vegetarian taco skillet is your new best friend. It's hearty, colorful, and comes together in one pan. No sink full of dishes at the end. The sweet potatoes make it cozy and filling, while the lentils and beans pack in the plant-based protein

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Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup

This creamy Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup is quick, healthy, and perfect for cozy fall dinners. Easy to make in under 30 minutes for the whole family.

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

Roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli is an easy one-pan side dish with crispy edges, bold flavor, and simple ingredients. Perfect for healthy dinners and meal prep.

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Easy Baked Sweet Potato

Baked sweet potato is one of the easiest meals you can make yourself! Simply wash and dry the root vegetables, massage some oil and light seasoning onto the skin and bake for an hour.

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Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce

Made entirely on one sheet pan, these sausage and sweet potatoes are baked in a flavorful honey garlic sauce and the perfect weeknight dinner!

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Photo credit: wholeandheavenlyoven.com

Sweet Potato & Egg Breakfast Casserole

This sweet potato breakfast casserole is made with protein-packed eggs, kale, goat cheese, and cozy seasonings like rosemary and thyme.

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Photo credit: walderwellness.com

Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

You'll adore Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows! Mashed sweet potatoes blended with brown sugar and butter, crowned with mini marshmallows, then baked to perfection with a golden, gooey top.

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