12 Holiday-Worthy Sweet Potato Recipes You’ll Love

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Food Network Canada Editors

Nothing against regular old potatoes, but when it comes to the holidays, we prefer our spuds a little sweeter. Sweet potatoes aren’t just better for us – they’re incredibly versatile, too. Baked into pies and casseroles, roasted and tossed into salads or even whisked into a creamy holiday cocktail, these root veggies can be incorporated into a whole range of recipes. Here are some of our drool-worthy favourites.

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Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet and savoury flavours meld together in this <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/30-must-try-casserole-recipes/#!Beef-and-Cheddar-Casserole" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">traditional casserole</a> that has us salivating for more. Think chopped pecans, brown sugar and comforting sweet potatoes folded together into a dish that isn’t just delicious, but also super portable. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-potato-casserole/19092/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweet Potato Casserole</a>
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Sweet Potato Pie Cocktail

A potato cocktail might not have been on our holiday to-do list before we came across this recipe, but when you stop to think about it, there’s really nothing more festive than smoky tequila, cinnamon and a creamy <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/superfood-spotlight-best-sweet-potato-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sweet potato</a> base in a cup. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-potato-pie-cocktail/19411/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweet Potato Pie Cocktail</a>
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Family-Style Holiday Poutine

You don’t need a holiday to celebrate the genius of poutine, an obvious national treasure. But we love the idea of this turkey-and-cheese-topped mound of sweet potatoes, especially when drizzled with gravy and served with a dollop of <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/holidays/photos/easy-cranberry-sauce-recipes/#!Make-Ahead-Cranberry-Sauce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cranberry sauce</a>. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/family-style-holiday-poutine/18815/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Family-Style Holiday Poutine</a>
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Maple Cinnamon Sage and Brown Butter

There’s nothing more delicious than creamy puffs of sweet potato gnocchi that have been tossed in brown butter and served up with crispy sage. To be perfectly honest, it’s one of those dishes we enjoy coming back to all season long — holidays or otherwise. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-potato-gnocchi-with-maple-cinnamon-sage-brown-butter/19243/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Maple Cinnamon Sage and Brown Butter</a>
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Sweet Potato Skins

<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/sweet-savoury-french-fries/#!greek-style-waffle-fry-nachos-with-gyro-spiced-lamb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Potato skins</a> are a great appetizer or side dish when you want to indulge over the holidays. And this recipe is just as addictive, but with a slightly healthier edge. Salsa verde adds a fun pop of colour to the crispy base, while black beans, avocado and a generous helping of cheese bring it all together into one glorious dish. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-potato-skins/20322/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweet Potato Skins</a>
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Steamed Sweet Potato With Green Onion Vinaigrette

A spin on the classic holiday mash, these steamed sweet potatoes — with a green onion vinaigrette — will be your new favourite holiday go-to. Bonus: it uses less than 10 ingredients and only takes 35 minutes to make. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/steamed-sweet-potato-with-green-onion-vinaigrette/11214/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roger Mooking's Steamed Sweet Potato With Green Onion Vinaigrette</a>
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Sweet Potato Ice Cream Sundae With Corn Nut Brittle & Maple Spice Cream

 Expand your flavour horizons and dive into this sweet potato ice cream served alongside sticky, crunchy nut brittle and topped with sensational maple spice cream. Here are some more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/superfood-spotlight-best-sweet-potato-recipes/#!turkey-sweet-potato-shepherds-pie-and-cran-applesauce-sundaes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">standout sweet potato recipes</a>. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-potato-ice-cream-sundae-with-corn-nut-brittle-and-maple-spice-cream/19007/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anna Olson's Sweet Potato Ice Cream Sundae With Corn Nut Brittle & Maple Spice Cream</a>
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Southwestern Roast Sweet Potato and Marshmallows

Why smother sweet potatoes with marshmallows when you can space those fluffy pockets of delight throughout the entire dish instead? That’s the genius of this cinnamon- and garlic-laden dish, which is basically a party in your mouth with every single bite. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/southwestern-roast-sweet-potato-and-marshmallows/13285/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Smith's Southwestern Roast Sweet Potato and Marshmallows</a>
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Sweet Potato Blondies

Sweet potatoes and <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/thanksgiving/photos/30-unique-ways-with-pumpkin/#!pumpkin-nanaimo-bars-e1599763079925" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pumpkin pie spice</a>? These blondies sounds like an amazing dessert already, but when you add a chopped pecans on top of that, dessert suddenly becomes a show-stopping piece de resistance at your holiday table. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/blog/comforting-sweet-potato-blondies/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sweet Potato Blondies</a>
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Roast Turkey, Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Hash With Mixed Herb-Bacon Oil

 If it’s a cozy breakfast you seek, look no further than this glorious hash that takes traditional holiday flavours and spins them into a hearty and <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/make-ahead-breakfast-recipes/#!alton-brown-blueberry-muffins" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">celebratory breakfast</a>. It'll make perfect use of leftovers from dinner the night before. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/roast-turkey-brussel-sprout-and-sweet-potato-hash-with-mixed-herb-bacon-oil/19116/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bobby Flay's Roast Turkey, Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Hash With Mixed Herb-Bacon Oil</a>
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Sweet Potato Crumble

Why lump sweet potatoes into main dishes when you can also enjoy them as a fully realized <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/barefoot-contessa-back-to-basics/photos/ina-garten-most-showstopping-desserts/#!ina-garten-desserts-panettone-bread-pudding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cozy dessert</a>? Cardamom, sweet potatoes and brown sugar sit atop a moist layer of cake and are then topped with a buttery, brown sugar crumble that’s surprisingly delightful. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-potato-crumble/17083/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sweet Potato Crumble</a>
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Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Once the festivities are over, you can still enjoy some holiday-inspired sweet potato recipes. Use your leftover turkey to whip up this sweet potato shepherd's pie. It's the root veggie that keeps on giving. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/turkey-sweet-potato-shepherds-pie-and-cran-applesauce-sundaes/17157/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie</a>
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