Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Sweet Potato 11 Southern Sweet Potato Recipes By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on October 24, 2023 Close There's no doubt about it: Southerners know a thing or two about cooking and baking with sweet potatoes. Get a taste of down-home country cooking with these Southern sweet potato recipes. Whether you're looking for a holiday casserole that would make your grandma proud, a crowd-pleasing pie that is sure to steal the show, or a sweet and savory side dish that'll pair well with your favorite comfort foods, you'll find an irresistible new favorite in this collection of our best Southern sweet potato recipes. 01 of 12 Grandma's Red Hot Southern Sweet Potatoes View Recipe Megan Your holiday guests will be surprised and delighted by the hidden Red Hot candies in this shockingly simple 5-ingredient casserole. Grandma's 15 Best Casserole Recipes 02 of 12 Grandma Carol's Southern Sweet Potato Casserole View Recipe Vicki Diane Downs A pecan-coconut streusel topping adds welcome crunch and sweet, nutty flavor to this grandma-approved sweet potato casserole recipe. 03 of 12 Sweetest Southern Sweet Potato Pie View Recipe Paula Todora (Paula T) "[This pie is] quite sweet, with a lighter texture than your typical sweet potato pie," says recipe creator wisweetp. "If you like sweet potatoes and you have a sweet tooth, this one's for you!" 04 of 12 Easy Southern Sweet Potato Casserole View Recipe You only need three (that's right, three!) ingredients to make this super simple side dish: sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and a package of marshmallows. 05 of 12 Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes View Recipe bobagirl "After years of the frustration of having watery sweet potatoes and not being sweet enough...I come across this recipe," raves reviewer HONEYROSE. "Now I can serve my candied yams with pride." 06 of 12 Sweet Potato Pie View Recipe KitchenPirate The Allrecipes community can't get enough of this top-rated sweet potato pie, which has more than 3,000 rave reviews. "This recipe is idiot proof — I'm the idiot, and here's the proof," says reviewer fourwinds27. Classic Sweet Potato Pie Recipes for Thanksgiving 07 of 12 Praline Sweet Potatoes View Recipe A New Orleans-inspired praline topping makes this sweet side simply irresistible. "I follow the recipe exactly and it turns out great every time," says reviewer luvtoeat, who serves this for every holiday. 08 of 12 Tennessee Whiskey Sweet Potato Casserole View Recipe Chef Mo Tennessee whiskey adds boozy flavor to this warm casserole. It's a "rich and comforting take on a classic holiday dish that has been in my family for years," according to recipe creator Rubyduck75. 09 of 12 Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans View Recipe Rae Baked sweet potatoes are stuffed with crushed pineapples and pecans. Reviewer Dalila suggests adding a few warm spices and topping with marshmallow creme. How to Bake Sweet Potatoes to Perfection 10 of 12 Cajun Sweet Potato Fries View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Turn up the heat with these spicy-sweet potato fries seasoned with hot sauce, cumin, garlic, and paprika. Throw them together in less than half an hour. 11 of 12 Louisiana Sweet Potato Pancakes View Recipe Try this recipe: Louisiana Sweet Potato Pancakes | Photo by Amy. Wake up on the right side of the bed with these spiced sweet potato pancakes. According to recipe creator SWIZZLESTICKS, they're great served with maple syrup or cranberry sauce. 12 of 12 More Inspiration Deb C Try one of Our Best Roasted Sweet Potato Recipes to Try ASAP. Plus, explore our entire collection of Sweet Potato Recipes. Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Feta Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit