11 Southern Sweet Potato Recipes

Sweetest southern sweet potato pie

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.

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Grandma's Red Hot Southern Sweet Potatoes

Grandma's Red Hot Southern Sweet Potatoes in a glass dish
Megan

Your holiday guests will be surprised and delighted by the hidden Red Hot candies in this shockingly simple 5-ingredient casserole.

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Grandma Carol's Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

Grandma Carol's Southern Sweet Potato Casserole in a glass dish
Vicki Diane Downs

A pecan-coconut streusel topping adds welcome crunch and sweet, nutty flavor to this grandma-approved sweet potato casserole recipe.

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Sweetest Southern Sweet Potato Pie

slice of sweet potato pie
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!"

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Easy Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

Easy Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

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.

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Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes

Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes in a clear container
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."

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Sweet Potato Pie

a whole pie with a homemade crust in a ceramic pie plate
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.

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Praline Sweet Potatoes

Praline Sweet Potatoes

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.

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Tennessee Whiskey Sweet Potato Casserole

Tennessee Whiskey Sweet Potato Casserole in a yellow dish
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.

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Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Rae

Baked sweet potatoes are stuffed with crushed pineapples and pecans. Reviewer Dalila suggests adding a few warm spices and topping with marshmallow creme.

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Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

sweet potato fries in a cast iron skillet
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.

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Louisiana Sweet Potato Pancakes

Louisiana Sweet Potato Pancakes
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.

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