Sweet potatoes are roasted with rosemary, onion, garlic, olive oil, and a generous amount of sea salt and coarse ground black pepper.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Potatoes and Yams
Today, sweet potatoes and yams are mostly used interchangeably to mean sweet potatoes. True yams aren't related to sweet potatoes. High in Vitamin C and A, these tasty items are often considered healthier than their regular potato counterpart. Sweet potatoes and yams are delicious baked, cooked as fries, in casseroles, pureed in soups, mashed or used as a pie filling.
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John's Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet potato wedges are even tastier than their plain cousins, and a bit healthier too. Oven-baking them with a simple toss in olive oil and rosemary is an...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet Potato Noodles
Sweet potato noodles are high in vitamins and minerals, and are a good source of fiber. They have a chewy texture and a slightly sweet taste.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Southern Sweet Potatoes
Want to know the secret to making the best baked sweet potatoes? You coat them in bacon drippings before baking. If you don't have bacon drippings you can also use butter...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
So Easy Sweet Potatoes
Transform canned sweet potatoes into a show-stopping side with just butter, sugar, and a little marshmallow magic.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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Bourbon And Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes
This bourbon and brown sugar sweet potatoes recipe brings a delightful twist to a classic favorite. By incorporating bourbon, you introduce a complex layer of...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sweet Potato Latkes With Maple Syrup And Marshmallows
Maple and marshmallow obviously make for delicious additions, but the subtle spices of ginger and nutmeg are really what make these latkes shine.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple Baked Sweet Potatoes
Made with butter, brown sugar, sweet potato, tart apple, apple cider
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes With Mini Marshmallows
The flesh from baked sweet potatoes is mixed with milk, buttermilk, butter, salt and pepper and stuffed back into the sweet potato shells and topped...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Meringue And Streusel Topped Sweet Potatoes
Made with maple syrup, salt, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, maple flavoring, eggs, non-stick cooking spray, pecans, brown sugar
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Damon's Pecan-Crusted Fluffy Sweet Potatoes
Made with pecans, butter, brown sugar, sweet potatoes, egg whites, flour
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple Pie Filling And Yam Casserole
Made with nutmeg, apple pie filling, butter, nuts, sweet potatoes
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Outback's Sweet Potato
If you think sweet potatoes are just a side dish, think again; this Outback-inspired recipe turns them into a flavorful star of the meal.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Vanilla Candied Yams
Made with water, margarine, nutmeg, yams or sweet potatoes, sugar substitute, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Orange-Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Cooking sweet potatoes just got a whole lot cooler. With a splash of orange and a sprinkle of spice, you'll be wondering why you didn't make these sooner.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Louisiana Candied Yams
Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Kahlua Sweet Potatoes
Made with Kahlua, sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Sweet Potato Casserole
Made with sweet potatoes, eggs, canola oil, honey, milk, orange zest, vanilla extract, salt, whole-wheat flour
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Ham, Apples And Sweet Potato Casserole
Made with water, ham steak, sweet potatoes, ham, apples, sugar
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Butterscotch Sweet Potato Casserole
Made with instant butterscotch pudding, sweet potatoes, sugar, large eggs, butter, milk
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Sweet Potato Ragout
Made with sweet potatoes, red onions, butter, olive oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, balsamic vinegar, Swiss chard, raisins
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Sweet Sweet-Potatoes
Made with vanilla extract, coconut extract, ground cinnamon, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, flaked coconut, pecans
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Orange Sweet Potato Souffle
Made with dark brown sugar, sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, butter, eggs, cream or half & half, orange juice, orange zest
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oven-Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes
Made with butter or margarine, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, sweet potatoes, orange juice, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Roasted Duck Fat Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Made with sage, Japanese sweet potatoes, duck fat, sea salt, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
South African Sweet Potatoes
Who says comfort food can't be a little exotic? These South African sweet potatoes are here to bring some warmth and sweetness to your dinner table.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked Sweet Potatoes With Maple Butter
Made with butter, maple syrup, sweet potatoes
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chestnut Sweet Potatoes
Made with ginger, cinnamon, rum, sweet potatoes, apples, lemon juice, chestnuts, butter, brown sugar, honey
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Sweet Potato Mash With Rosemary And Garlic
Made with fresh rosemary, garlic, sweet potatoes, butter, red chile
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grated Sweet Potato Casserole
Made with cinnamon, pecans, baking soda, sugar, milk, sweet potatoes, eggs, margarine, buttermilk
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Candied Yams With Pineapple And Pecans
Made with yams, margarine, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, brown sugar, honey, pineapple bits, pecans, miniature marshmallows
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Brett Favre's Steakhouse Baked Sweet Potatoes
Made with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, ground cinnamon, granulated onion, garlic, black pepper, sugar, sweet potatoes, olive oil
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet Potato Crescent Roll Empanadas
Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, refrigerated crescent roll dough
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Orange Sweet Potato Casserole
Made with sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, orange juice, vanilla extract, sugar, salt, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chickpea And Sweet Potato Koftas
Made with flour, sweet potato or yam, chickpeas, garlic, scallions, cumin seed, fresh ginger root, salt, lemon juice, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Orange Candied Yams With Marshmallows
Made with miniature marshmallows, yams, orange juice, brown sugar, butter
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Topping
Made with sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, pecans, brown sugar, flour
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Southern Comfort Sweet Potato Casserole
Made with pecans, sweet potatoes, butter, southern comfort, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Skillet Sweet Potatoes And Carrots
Made with sour cream, black pepper, vegetable broth, sweet potato, carrots, scallions, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Apple-Mallow Yam Bake
Made with miniature marshmallows, apples, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, yams, margarine
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Louisiana Yam Pie
Made with pie shell, cinnamon, yams, eggs, salt, milk, sugar, butter, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes And Pineapple
Made with nuts, flour, sweet potatoes, pineapple pie filling, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet Potato and Banana Puree
Made with almonds, nutmeg, sweet potatoes, bananas, butter, rum, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Korean-Style Dipping Sauce
Made with sesame seeds, garlic, sweet potatoes, soy sauce, sake, sugar, green onions
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Brandied Yams
Made with orange rind, sweet potatoes, sugar, brandy, salt, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, black pepper, butter or margarine
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Sweet Potato With Crumbled Blue Cheese
Made with dried herbs, sweet potato, butter, blue cheese, fresh herbs
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Yams with Orange Glaze
Made with salt, lemon rind, yams or sweet potatoes, orange juice, cornstarch, maple syrup, orange rind
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes meet the perfect balance of sweet and savory, slow-cooked for hours in a maple-brown sugar mix with a zing of apple cider.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Sausage-Stuffed Yams
Made with sausage, yams, butter, milk, egg, salt, dried oregano
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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