Side Dish Recipes

Sweet potatoes go way beyond being baked, topped with marshmallows, or labeled as a "holiday only" treat. I like to think of them as a blank canvas ready to be adorned with amazing flavor combinations. You can stuff, shred, cut, fry, grill, and even roast these mildly sweet tubers for recipes ranging from sweet to savory. Here are nine mouthwatering sweet potato recipes you won't believe you've never tried. I'm fairly certain they will be become new family favorites!

Looking to take your mashed potatoes up a notch? Mashed potatoes are a classic holiday side dish. No celebration is complete without a bowl of silky spuds, but you know what makes them even better? Add-ins! From cheese to vegetables, seasonings, herbs, and even bacon, we have you covered. Check out these creative mashed potato stir-ins for the ultimate side dish!

Thanksgiving leftovers never tasted so good.

I'm as big a fan of grilled sweet corn dripping with salted butter as the next person. The summer is long, though, so why limit yourself to standard corn on the cob when you can try these intriguing upgrades? Ranging from simple to elaborate, each of these garnishes deliciously accentuates this summer staple.

It's easy to spice up this popular topper. Start with canned or homemade gravy then add these irresistible combinations of fresh veggies, cheeses, spices, and more.