Thanksgiving Side Dish: Sweet Potatoes

Barbara gets it. No marshmallow topping, no frills, just perfect candied yams. Nutmeg and vanilla bring out the natural flavor of the yams, for a dish that's the perfect bridge...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Want to dress up a can of sweet potatoes? This simple recipe creates a sweet and buttery dish that's ready in no time.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Put the sweet back in sweet potatoes, then add a layer of marshmallow creme on top. This decadent dish is the perfect sweet and savory bridge between dinner...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Butter, vanilla, and a golden-baked marshmallow topping turn some sweet potatoes into an utterly life-changing casserole.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Put the sweet back in sweet potato. Mash them up with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon and top that off with some marshmallows before a trip to the oven. Just...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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Brown sugar and butter are standard fare for candied sweet potatoes, but the real genius of this recipe is adding in some OJ

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This is a great alternative to regular mashed potatoes or to the usual sweet potato casserole at the holidays.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These crockpot baked sweet potatoes are perfect for fall, whether you're going sweet with butter and cinnamon sugar or savory with roasted veggies.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This casserole is the perfect dish for any holiday gathering or family dinner. It is packed with flavor and everyone will love the sweet graham cracker crumb topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Who says only apple and cherry pies deserve a crumb topping? Crunchy spiced pecan streusel turns a good sweet potato pie into a great one, adding textures...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Sweet potatoes are mashed with milk, eggs, and maple syrup and baked with a streusel topping made with butter, brown sugar, flour, pecans...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with vanilla extract, coconut extract, ground cinnamon, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, flaked coconut, pecans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with butter or margarine, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, sweet potatoes, orange juice, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with miniature marshmallows, yams, orange juice, brown sugar, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with yams, margarine, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, brown sugar, honey, pineapple bits, pecans, miniature marshmallows

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with miniature marshmallows, cranberries, flour, brown sugar, oatmeal, cinnamon, butter, yams

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, pecans, brown sugar, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black pepper, yams or sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, salt, cranberries

Method:   crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with walnuts, yams, brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt, cinnamon, dry sherry, Granny Smith apples, yams, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sweet potatoes, granny smith apples, brown sugar, orange rind, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with coconut, pecans, yams, banana, orange juice, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with flour, brown sugar, sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, eggs, coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pecans, sweet potatoes, butter, southern comfort, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with maple-flavored syrup, butter or margarine, sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, pecans, butter, sweet potatoes, eggs, maple syrup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with margarine, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, pineapple

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butter, orange peel, water, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, apricot puree

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ground ginger, nutmeg, salt, orange, sweet potatoes or yams, onions, olive oil or vegetable oil, cranberries, brown sugar, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ground cinnamon, sweet potatoes, peach pie filling, margarine or butter, ginger root, salt, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, butter, Bartlett pears, pear nectar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Sweet potatoes take on a tropical twist with this recipe by including crushed pineapple.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cinnamon, salt, butter, yams, corn syrup, brown sugar, evaporated skim milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with pecans, sweet potatoes, butter, orange juice, salt, crushed pineapple

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cornflakes, water, sweet potatoes, salt and pepper, butter, marshmallows, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with yams, nutmeg, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter or margarine, pecans, salt, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes