10 Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Recipes That Shine a Light on the Super Spud

Sweet potatoes are a love-it-or-hate-it kinda food—especially when good ol' mashed potatoes are on the table. But these sweet potato recipes are so good, they just might steal the show from a roast turkey (and yes, the aforementioned mashed potatoes). We've got a classic mashed dish and a casserole with broiled marshmallows, but there are also recipes featuring browned butter, smoky pecans, biscuits, and pie. Keep reading for 10 Thanksgiving sweet potatoes recipes that are sophisticated, subtle, and delicious.

The Best Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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In this recipe, par-cooking the sweet potatoes in water activates an enzyme that converts their starch into maltose, making them especially flavorful and sweet, without any need for extra sugar.

The Best Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Truly Candied Yams (Sweet Potatoes)

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Candied yams (sweet potatoes) are a classic of the Southern table. This recipe offers sweet potatoes that are silky, tender, and glazed in a syrupy lacquer that isn't over-the-top sweet.

Truly Candied Yams (Sweet Potatoes)
The Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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This simple mash incorporates sweet potatoes, brown butter, and thyme—but no marshmallows. Maple syrup adds flavor, but slowly roasting the potatoes before mashing brings out enough sweetness that you'll only need a little.

The Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

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Traditions are what Thanksgiving is all about, so if your family is the type that will riot if you leave the marshmallows off the sweet potato casserole, don't worry—this recipe has your back. Cut down on the "sweet" in sweet potato casserole by incorporating spicy grated ginger, nutty brown butter, and woodsy herbs.

Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Miso Butter and Maple

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Here, miso's incredible versatility is on full display when paired with white wine vinegar. Miso butter adds savory richness, while ginger and maple syrup incorporate a punchy sweetness.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Miso Butter and Maple
Brown Butter Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Our basic roasted sweet potatoes are super versatile—once they're out of the oven, you can toss them with all sorts of ingredients to give them extra flair. This recipe keeps the flavorings simple and easy to love, tossing the sweet potatoes with an aromatic browned-butter sauce made with chicken stock and rosemary.

Brown Butter Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes
The Best Sweet Potato Biscuits

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Sweet potato purée provides these biscuits with more than just mellow, buttery flavor; it also makes them tender, moist, and light, hydrating the dough and keeping it thick and easy to handle.

The Best Sweet Potato Biscuits
Silky Sweet Potato Pie

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Simmer sweet potatoes in milk and cream with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla for the richest, most aromatic sweet potato pie you'll ever make.

Silky Sweet Potato Pie

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Sweet Potato–Apple Pie With Almond-Thyme Crumble

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik

This show-stopping pie marries savory sweet potatoes and tart apples underneath a punchy almond-thyme crumble. It satisfies both apple pie lovers and sweet potato pie lovers alike.

Sweet Potato Apple Pie with Almond Thyme Crumble
Roasted Sweet Potato Cheesecake With Maple Walnut Caramel Sauce

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When sweet potato pie and cheesecake collide, it makes a perfect Thanksgiving dessert—but we won't stop you from making it any other day.

Roasted Sweet Potato Cheesecake With Maple Walnut Caramel Sauce

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