Sweet Potato Side Dish Recipes for Thanksgiving and Beyond

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Sweet potatoes can be made into so many different side dishes. Here is a collection of recipes that are perfect not only for Thanksgiving, but for any dinner menu.

Sweet potatoes are a versatile ingredient that can be made into so many things. They are a staple on many Thanksgiving tables, but they don’t have to be limited to the holiday table. 

Here are great recipes that turn our favorite orange vegetable into fabulous side dishes that we will want to have time and again.

I have a bit of a sad story to tell.  I love sweet potatoes, but my husband and Little Dude do not.  I know, heartbreaking…

But that does not mean I don’t make them. To the contrary, that just gives me a challenge to find a way to fix them that they enjoy.

If they don’t happen to love a certain preparation, that just means more for me! That’s not really the worst outcome in the world.

Sweet potatoes are a naturally sweet vegetable that are high in fiber, various vitamins and minerals.  They are actually members of the morning glory family. Strange, huh?

They are especially known for their high vitamin A content.  One sweet potato can give you up to 400% of your recommended daily value.

So it is worth the effort to find recipes we all enjoy.  As I continue to search for the right ones to get the boys to like them, I am loading up on my vitamins!

Of course we always make a sweet potato dish or two for Thanksgiving.  It just wouldn’t be a complete menu without them.

My sister requires the marshmallow covered candied sweet potatoes to be happy.  My grandpa prefers sweet potato casserole with pecans on top.

We are a group of people pleasers and I am not the only one in my family who loves through food.  So we make both… and any other requests we hear along the way!

But sweet potatoes do not have to be reserved for Thanksgiving.  In fact, I think we should make an effort to enjoy them all year long!

So here is a collection of recipes that will help keep us all interested in more sweet potatoes!

Candied Skillet Sweet Potatoes

Candied skillet sweet potatoes might just become your new favorite sweet potato side dish. The insides are tender, the outsides are caramelized, and the process is simple as can be.

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Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

This great sweet potato recipe is easy to make and fun to eat. It is one of our favorite side dishes to make for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

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Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes are incredibly flavorful – and incredibly easy. Maple syrup enhances the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes, and brings a nice subtle maple flavor to the finished dish. They pair perfectly with turkey, ham, pork tenderloin, and so much more!

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Savory Sweet Potato Layer Bake – side dish – Life Currents

Savory Sweet Potato Layer Bake healthy, naturally gluten-free, low-carb, holiday side dish that’s simple & fairly low in calories

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Savory Sweet Potatoes (Parmesan & Herb) – Pumpkin ’N Spice

These Savory Sweet Potatoes are seasoned with a blend of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs. Oven roasted until crispy!

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Maple Crunch Sweet Potato Casserole

This maple crunch sweet potato casserole is a smooth maple kissed filling topped with a perfectly crumbly and filled with oats and pecans. Your holiday table won’t be complete without it!

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Walnuts | Savory Nothings

Take twice baked sweet potatoes to the next level with this delicious brown sugar maple walnut topping. Perfect as a Thanksgiving side dish!

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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes is an easy side dish recipe that tastes like a dessert. Tender sweet potato rounds are covered in a rich, buttery glaze.

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Easy Duchess Sweet Potatoes

These duchess sweet potatoes add a little pizzazz to your plate, but they are really simple to make. They would be a fun way to change up your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal, but are delicious any time!

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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

Make this for an easy weeknight side dish or a fancy dinner party. This Whole30 and Paleo side dish has only 4 ingredients and will wow your guests.

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans and Marshmallows

Only a few dishes are as comforting as sweet potato casserole on a cool fall day. The rich, creamy texture of the sweet potatoes is the perfect backdrop for the crunchy topping of marshmallows and pecans. 

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Air fryer sweet potato fries (fresh or frozen)

Delicious sweet potato fries made in your air fryer! Healthy easy side dish recipes with lots of flavor. You can make them spicy or even add some cinnamon,but i used just basic spices and a

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In case you need a dessert to go with all of your side dishes, I highly recommend sweet potato baby cakes with sticky caramel sauce. They are the perfect fall dessert and would be right at home on your Thanksgiving table.

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