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Super Sweet Potato Recipes

Bye, bye boring potatoes. Here are some fresh ways to add pizazz to this traditional holiday side dish.



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1/18
Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans

    Toasted pecans and sticky-sweet marshmallows top creamy whipped sweet potatoes.

Prep:   45 mins 
Roast:   30 mins  to  40 mins  350°F 
Chill:  24 hrs 
2/18
Florence Mama's Candied Yams

    This rich, buttery sweet potato recipe from Tyler Florence's grandmother is a cross between a side dish and a dessert.

Prep:   25 mins 
Bake:  1 hr  to 1 hr 5 mins  350°F 
Stand:   15 mins 
3/18
New Sweet Potato Casseroles

    Dress up this classic sweet potato casserole with stir-ins and toppings that match your tastes. A few of our favorites: pineapple and blue cheese; bacon and rosemary; and peanuts and coconut.

Cook:   25 mins 
Bake:   30 mins  350°F 
Prep:   35 mins 
4/18
Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Apples

    Pecans and fresh apples add satisfying crunch to this festive sweet potato side dish.

Prep:   25 mins 
Bake:  1 hr 15 mins  350°F 
5/18
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

    Featuring cranberry relish, dried cranberries, and walnuts, this six-ingredient side dish will be a hit with your holiday guests.

Prep:   20 mins 
Bake:  1 hr 15 mins  325°F 
Chill:  Up to  24 hrs 
6/18
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with White Cheddar

    Tiny marshmallows are irresistible, but this year, smother sweet potatoes with a mix of thyme-roasted apples and onions.

Prep:   40 mins 
Bake:   40 mins  425°F 
Bake:   30 mins  325°F 
7/18
Chipotle Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

    Spice things up with this modern take on the classic sweet potato casserole. Monterey Jack cheese, sprinkled on top just before baking, adds richness to the dish.

Prep:   35 mins 
Bake:   40 mins  350°F 
Stand:   10 mins 
8/18
Lemon-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    It's hard to believe these deliciously caramelized sweet potatoes require only 15 minutes of prep time; the light lemon syrup adds a surprising -- and sublime -- finishing touch.

Prep:   20 mins 
Bake:   30 mins  350°F 
Cook:   18 mins 
9/18
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

    Cutting the potatoes into small cubes before boiling prevents them from becoming waterlogged and results in a fluffier mash.

Prep:   30 mins 
Cook:   30 mins 
10/18
Baked Sweet Potatoes & Chile Wedges

    Brush these fries with a mixture of orange juice, chili powder, and honey before baking. Serve with a creamy dip of sour cream, cilantro, and chili powder.

Prep:   20 mins 
Roast:   25 mins  450°F 
11/18
Mashed Maple Sweet Potatoes

    A touch of maple syrup gives these creamy mashed potatoes sweetness.

Start to Finish:   50 mins 
12/18
Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Maple syrup and mustard make an easy, zesty glaze for these roasted potatoes.

Prep:   20 mins 
Bake:  1 hr  325°F 
13/18
Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Sour cream makes these classic mashed sweet potatoes extra creamy. Serve them with Thanksgiving turkey or a roast.

Prep:   30 mins 
Cook:   30 mins 
14/18
Sweet Potato and Cranberry Saute

    Reducing the apple juice used to cook the potatoes makes a syrup with just the right sweetness to offset the tartness of the cranberries in this irresistible side.

Start to Finish:   30 mins 
15/18
Skillet Sweet Potatoes

    This stovetop side gets a kick from cinnamon and allspice. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness.

Prep:   10 mins 
Cook:   25 mins 
16/18
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Make baked sweet potatoes even more delicious by adding cream cheese, piquant onion, and some diced ham.

Microwave:   12 mins  to  15 mins 
17/18
Sweet Potato Casserole

    A brown sugar and pecan topping makes this hard to resist.

Prep:   45 mins 
Bake:   30 mins  350°F 
18/18
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bdwhite02 wrote:

all these recipes look great but i need dairy and egg free that still have a good flavor.

10/28/2009 10:09:22 PM Report Abuse
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