Sweet potatoes aren't just for Thanksgiving! Check out these savory sweet potato recipes for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
46 Savory Ways to Love Sweet Potatoes
Updated on Sep. 20, 2024
Most people refer to the classic marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole when they think of this tuber, but don’t limit yourself to sweet preparations. These savory sweet potato recipes feature the best ways to create healthy (and delicious) meals.
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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick one-dish dinner helped keep my husband and me on track throughout the week while we were still learning to balance our busy schedules. — Shannon Barden, Alpharetta, Georgia
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Harissa Sweet Potato Fritters
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had leftover sweet potatoes and had to think up a new way to use them. We love spice, so I flavored these fun fritters with harissa, just enough for flavor but not too spicy. If you want more heat, you can always adjust the spice to please your taste buds. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
I had leftover sweet potatoes and had to think up a new way to use them. We love spice, so I flavored these fun fritters with harissa, just enough for flavor but not too spicy. If you want more heat, you can always adjust the spice to please your taste buds. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
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Sweet Potato and Crab Soup
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet and savory soup is quick and easy to prepare. You can substitute butternut squash or pumpkin for the sweet potatoes, depending on what you have on hand. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
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Blueberry Chops with Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A sweet and spicy combo is the perfect accent for meaty chops. With a fresh green veggie on the side, this is a hearty summer meal. It’s easy, yet impressive enough to serve to company. —Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia
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Mushroom and Sweet Potato Potpie
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The last time I was in the U.S., I had an amazing mushroom and beer potpie at a small brewpub. It was so rich and comforting. I tried numerous versions when I got home and I think I've come pretty close! —Iben Ravn, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
After making little bacon-wrapped sausages for years, I needed a change! I had an extra sweet potato and half a package of bacon on hand, so I put on my thinking cap and came up with this treat. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey
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Fiesta Chorizo-Chicken Soup
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings (4-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Just place some crusty rolls on the table when you serve this soup and you'll have a hearty, comforting meal that will chase away winter's chill. The slightly spicy soup is chock-full of veggies.—Kathy Rodenbeck, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A spicy homemade seasoning blend shakes up everyone’s favorite finger food in this rendition of sweet potato fries. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This sheet-pan chicken curry is a quick way to get a meal on the table without fuss. Everyone loves it, and it's healthy to boot! Serve it with a side of jasmine rice. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Try this easy Sweet potato curry that will quickly become a mainstay on your weeknight meal rotation.
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The flavors of sweet potatoes, cinnamon and honey are such classics. Try this side dish with roast chicken or pork. —Laura Mifsud, Northville, Michigan
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I can never get enough of these air-fryer sweet potato fries! Even though my grocery store sells them in the frozen foods section, I still love to pull sweet potatoes out of my garden and slice them up fresh! —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
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Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
10 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an extra helping of protein-packed quinoa. —Brynn Rader, Olympia, Washington
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Sweet Potatoes au Gratin
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This rich, sweet potato casserole couldn't be any easier to make—or more delicious to eat! —Patti Kirchhoff, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
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Sausage Sweet Potato Sheet-Pan Dinner
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This foolproof weeknight dinner is naturally gluten free and is on your table in no time! You can easily adapt the recipe to use seasonal fruits or veggies. —Melissa Erdelac, Valparaiso, Indiana
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Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I'm invited to a potluck, I easily double or triple this healthy Moroccan chickpea stew to treat the crowd to an exotic dish of enticing, bold flavors. —Heather Demeritte, Scottsdale, Arizona
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Sheet-Pan Tandoori Chicken
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tandoori chicken recipe is easy for weeknights since it bakes in one pan, but it is also special enough for guests. The best part? There isn’t much to clean up when dinner is over! —Anwar Khan, Iriving, Texas
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Hoisin Sriracha Sheet-Pan Chicken
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The convenience and simplicity of this chicken dinner make it extra awesome. Feel free to change the veggies throughout the year—the sticky-spicy-sweet sauce is tasty on everything!! —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
The convenience and simplicity of this chicken dinner make it extra awesome. Feel free to change the veggies throughout the year—the sticky-spicy-sweet sauce is tasty on everything!! —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings (1-1/2 cups dip)
From the Recipe Creator:
This air-fryer sweet potato chips recipe is so quick and easy. Be sure to give the sweet potato slices a quick soak in cold water to help remove some of the excess starch. —Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago, Illinois
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Lemon-Dijon Pork Sheet-Pan Supper
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Most nights I need something that I can get on the table with minimal effort and delicious results. This sheet-pan supper has become an all-time favorite, not only because of its bright flavors but also because of its speedy cleanup time. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
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Smoked Salmon-Potato Brunch Bake
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The two different potatoes, fresh herbs and different textures make this savory brunch bake unique and special.—Victoria Johnson, Gilbert, Arizona
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Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love sweet potatoes, and these are simply the best we've ever made. This is our go-to recipe time and again. Roasting them brings out all the wonderful sweetness! —Kristin Stone, Little Elm, Texas
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Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Swapping ground turkey for ground beef lightens up this chili. —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
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Air-Fryer Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These stuffed sweet potatoes are the perfect holiday side dish. Try preparing them ahead of time in the morning and then bake just before serving. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
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Sweet Potato Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Topped with a rich cinnamon cream, these pancakes are an ideal dish for celebrating the tastes and aromas of fall. —Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
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Butternut Squash Jumble
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I took this to a Thanksgiving potluck one year when I couldn't go home for the holiday. It was a huge hit. I like it because it's something different without being too nontraditional. It's also good at room temperature, so it's one less thing to worry about when you're trying to time serving everything. I like Gorgonzola for this, but any blue cheese would work. If you can find the precrumbled cheese, even better. —Kara Brocious, Indianapolis, Indiana
I took this to a Thanksgiving potluck one year when I couldn’t go home for the holiday. It was a huge hit. I like it because it’s something different without being too nontraditional. It’s also good at room temperature, so it’s one less thing to worry about when you’re trying to time serving everything. I like Gorgonzola for this, but any blue cheese would work. If you can find the precrumbled cheese, even better. —Kara Brocious, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Maple Miso Sweet Potato Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe takes a beloved holiday side dish and gives it a savory twist. —Sara Schwabe, Bloomington, Indiana
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Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My hearty, delicious and nutrient-packed vegetarian dish is amazingly healthy. Everyone I've made it for has loved it—even carnivores! I always make two batches and freeze one. You'll want to eat this every week! —Elizabeth Lindemann, Salem, Massachusetts
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Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One of the first things my husband made for me was a variation of this sweet potato skillet. Over the years, it's become a family favorite. Top with cheese, sour cream, avocado, lettuce or anything else your family likes. —MacKenzie Wright, San Antonio, Texas
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Priscilla’s Vegetable Chowder
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the perfect soup to warm up with on a cold fall or winter day. It makes a big batch perfect for serving a crowd. —Jenna Jackson, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Saucy Indian-Style Chicken & Vegetables
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Indian-style dish seems to develop a devoted following. Prepared sauce makes
it easy to bring the rich flavors of Indian cuisine to your family. Feel free to use more or less tikka masala sauce according to your personal taste. —Erica Polly, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
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Sweet Potato Salad
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender sweet potatoes are tossed with crunchy nuts and chewy dried cherries for a burst of flavors and textures. —Fran Fehling, Staten Island, New York
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Coconut Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This stew tastes as if you spent hours in the kitchen. The flavors of coconut milk, sweet potato and coriander nicely complement the chicken. A garnish of cilantro and toasted coconut adds a bit of sophistication. —Nicole Filizetti, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My whole family enjoys this sweet potato black bean chili, but my daughter especially loves it. I like to make it because it's so easy and very flavorful. —Joy Pendley, Ortonville, Michigan
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Duo Tater Bake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 casseroles (10 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this creamy and comforting potato dish for Thanksgiving and it was a winner with my family. They said to be sure to include it at every holiday dinner. It's a keeper! —Joan McCulloch, Abbotsford, British Columbia
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband first tried this recipe with plain potatoes. They were so yummy; we experimented with sweet potatoes. Dipped in Gorgonzola spread, they’re irresistible. —Kristen Minello, Macomb, Michigan
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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup
Total Time
6 hours 30 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different. It’s spicy, flavorful and a delightful excuse to open up a bar of chocolate—if you’re the type of person who needs an excuse! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
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Sweet Potato Pilaf
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
The combination of sweet potatoes, bacon, asparagus and kale makes this simple wild rice dish taste amazing! To save time and dishes, use a pressure cooker to cook the rice and also to saute the other ingredients. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
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Sweet Potato Latkes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have great memories of making this recipe for family holidays. Shredded russet potatoes can be used instead of sweet for a change of pace. Serve these with sour cream, applesauce or a sprinkling of chopped chives. —Paula Freud, Minden, Nevada
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Beefy Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
There's no better way to warm up than with a bowl of this chili. We created this recipe with friends when we lived in Seattle, where cold and rainy days are plentiful. Sweet potatoes are the secret ingredient, but even if you leave them out, you'll still have a tasty basic chili. —Jonell Tempero, Omaha, Nebraska
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Beefy Sweet Potato Soup
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
4 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
I hate being cold, but one of the best remedies for that is warm soup. I took my mother’s water-based vegetable soup recipe and worked with it to make the flavors richer. The meat and veggies in this dish are the perfect cure for a cold night and a hungry family. —Lisa Cooper, Leander, Texas
I hate being cold, but one of the best remedies for that is warm soup. I took my mother’s water-based vegetable soup recipe and worked with it to make the flavors richer. The meat and veggies in this dish are the perfect cure for a cold night and a hungry family. —Lisa Cooper, Leander, Texas
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Sweet Potato Chips
Total Time
30 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The next time you have the hungries, don't reach for high-fat junk food. Instead, spend a few minutes preparing these tasty baked sweet potato chips. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Curried Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
5 hours 45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken and sweet potato dish is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors. I like to add a bit more spice. Make sure to keep the sweet potato chunks large so they keep their integrity over the long cooking time. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
I was looking for ways to spice up traditional chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe. The coating adds a crunchy texture and flavor, while the meat is tender on the inside. —Kristina Segarra, Yonkers, New York
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Pressure-Cooker Salsa London Broil
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love using my pressure cooker for this recipe—the dish comes together so quickly but still has that long, slow-cooked flavor. The veggies semi-melt into the sauce to give it an added savory taste and the lime gives it a pleasant finish. —Ann R Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
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Vegetable Barley Soup
Total Time
8 hours 30 min
Servings
12 servings (3-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll love this delicious meatless soup brimming with veggies and barley. The plus is it's good for you too! —Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin
