As the holiday season draws near, the sweet potato emerges as the star of the fall kitchen. Far beyond the traditional casserole, this root vegetable offers incredible versatility. Its rich color and comforting, earthy sweetness excel in everything from savory side dishes to decadent desserts. Get ready to embrace the season with a collection of recipes that will help you showcase the best of fall’s bounty. We’re proving that the sweet potato is truly a savory and sweet fall staple worth celebrating.
Fall Sweet Potato Recipes
Sweet Potato Pie
You can’t go through fall without a slice of Sweet Potato Pie. This recipe from Chef Jackie Page is all about good, homemade baking. She uses two deep dish pie crusts to blanket her delicious filling. It’s sweet, spiced, and screams autumn all at once.
Sweet Potato Creme Brûlée
If you are a fan of Sweet Potato Pie then you’ll love our Sweet Potato Creme Brûlée. Warm spoonfuls of tender sweet potato mix with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg into a custard form. The top is crispy and caramelized with a scoop of marshmallow fluff on top.
Muscovy Duck Breast with Blackberry Glaze, Sweet Potato, & Fennel
Did you know that sweet potato is a match made in heaven for duck breast? Its earthy flavors cut through the rich fat of duck. In this recipe we’re making a sweet potato puree with maple syrup and sherry vinegar. Add on a blackberry sauce and a side of farm-fresh fennel for a weeknight dinner.
Kale and Sweet Potato Soup with Pasta and Poached Eggs
This soup is more than just a quick lunch, it’s a fulfilling comfort meal. Not only is this savory soup bursting with sweet potato chunks but it also overflows with fresh kale, herbs, and orzo pasta. The ingredient that really puts this recipe over the top though is the perfectly poached egg finishing touch.
Sweet Potato Cheesecake
In case the pies at holiday dinners are getting a little old, try a Sweet Potato Cheesecake instead. It’s a bit more savory than your regular cheesecake since it features sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie spice with the cream cheese. Plus, it even comes in a gingersnap cookie crust.
Homemade Sweet Potato & Black Bean Empanadas
In case you’re looking for a handheld lunch that can easily follow you to work, cook up these Homemade Sweet Potato and Black Bean Empanadas. While you can buy store-bought pie crust for the dough, we recommend putting in the bit of extra work to make your own. Your taste buds will thank you.
Sweet Potato Stacks
Sweet potato fries and baked sweet potatoes can get boring after a while. Spice things up with these Sweet Potato Stacks as a side dish instead. You’ll layer slices of sweet potatoes with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and plenty of butter all in a muffin tin. The end result leaves you wondering how something so easy could be so delicious.
Sweet Potato and Pork Belly Hash
A hash is the best of all worlds as it cooks up a variety of ingredients to mash-up meats and vegetables. This Sweet Potato and Pork Belly Hash is perfect alongside a roast or a holiday feast. Plus with just six ingredients, you can cook this recipe in a flash.
Baked Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Graham Crackers
Do you have an oven, food processor, and hand-mixer handy? Then you have all you need for our Baked Sweet Potato Cheesecake. The toasted marshmallow on top and addition of a graham cracker crust combine s’mores and sweet potato pie all into one dish.
Sweet Potato Rosettes
Looking for a side dish for the holidays that stuns visually? This recipe for Sweet Potato Rosettes turns thin slices into edible roses with the help of a muffin tin. A bit of goat cheese, parmesan, nutmeg, and fresh herbs go a long way in creating an addictive flavor.
Sweet Potato and Corn Fritters
Zucchini, corn, sweet potato and various herbs make these fritters that are perfect alongside a taco night. By grating these ingredients, you can mix them into a patty and then fry them in a pan. Serve with a spicy aioli for the best experience.
Roasted Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl
We’re making sweet potato the star of this vegetarian Burrito Bowl. A bed of brown rice or quinoa sets the stage for a filling mix of sweet potato chunks, onion, black beans, queso fresco, pumpkin seeds, and cilantro. A dusting of chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic, and lime keeps the flavor exciting.
Bistro Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
We’re firm believers that every dinner should be served with a casserole. In this case we’re choosing to mash sweet potatoes with a layer of brown sugar pecans on top. It’s crispy on top but deliciously creamy underneath the crust.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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