Sweet potatoes are one of the most versatile things you can keep in the cupboard. They roast, mash, bake and crisp beautifully, and their natural sweetness works just as well with smoky chipotle and savoury miso as it does with maple and honey.
This collection runs the full range, from a melting miso-glazed side and crispy hash browns to stuffed sweet potatoes, cosy chilis and chowders, sheet-pan dinners and hearty salads. There is something here for breakfast, a quick weeknight meal and the holiday table alike.
Every recipe links through to the full method, with real times, serving sizes and a cook’s tip. Many are naturally vegetarian, and most lean on simple, everyday ingredients.
Four Sweet Potato Dishes to Start With
- Miso Glazed Melting Sweet Potatoes: Meltingly soft rounds in a savoury miso-maple glaze, the side that steals the show.
- Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata and Pesto: An easy main of roasted sweet potato, creamy burrata and fresh pesto.
- Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet: A hearty one-pan brunch of sweet potato, sausage and peppers.
- Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili: A filling vegetarian chili that is even better the next day.
Why You Will Cook These on Repeat
- One ingredient, every meal. Sweet potatoes carry breakfast hashes, weeknight sheet-pan dinners, cosy chilis and showpiece salads, so a single bag goes a long way.
- Sweet meets savoury. Their natural sweetness is the perfect foil for smoky chipotle, salty miso, melty cheese and warm spices.
- Naturally wholesome. Many of these are vegetarian and built on whole ingredients, with sweet potatoes bringing fibre, vitamins and slow-release energy.
- Easy to get right. Dice small and give them space to roast, and sweet potatoes crisp at the edges while staying soft and creamy inside.
16 Sweet Potato Recipes
1. Miso Glazed Melting Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Thick rounds of sweet potato braised and roasted until meltingly soft, then glazed in a savoury miso and maple sauce. Sweet, salty and deeply caramelised, this is the side that outshines the main. Seven ingredients, 296 calories a serving.
Key ingredients: japanese sweet potatoes, avocado oil or any heat-tolerant oil, white miso paste, maple syrup, flaky sea salt for serving
Total time: 35 min | Ingredients: 7 | Calories: 296
2. Layered Sweet Potato Squash & Carrot Bake with Cranberry-Honey Drizzle Recipe
A stunning autumn traybake of thinly sliced sweet potato, butternut squash and carrot, fanned out and roasted, then finished with a cranberry-honey drizzle. As pretty as it is good, and a natural fit for a holiday table. Serves six at 220 calories.
Key ingredients: sweet potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried cranberries
Total time: 70 min | Serves: 6 | Ingredients: 13 | Calories: 220
3. Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata and Pesto Recipe
Roasted sweet potatoes split open and piled with creamy burrata and fresh pesto. The warm potato melts the cheese into something luxurious, and it comes together in forty minutes. Serves four at 350 calories, and works as a light main or a side.
Key ingredients: sweet potatoes, salt and black pepper, garlic powder, balls of burrata cheese, sage pesto, toasted walnuts
💡 Cook’s tip: sweet potatoes. Choose ones that are firm and have smooth skin. They provide the sweet earthy base for our toppings.
Total time: 40 min | Serves: 4 | Ingredients: 10 | Calories: 350
4. Healthy Sweet Potato Hash Browns Recipe
Crispy sweet potato hash browns made with just a handful of pantry staples. Golden and crunchy on the outside, soft within, and a brighter alternative to the usual breakfast potato. Serves four at 180 calories in twenty-five minutes.
Key ingredients: sweet potatoes, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder
Total time: 25 min | Serves: 4 | Ingredients: 7 | Calories: 180
5. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash Recipe
Diced sweet potato crisped in the air fryer with nothing more than oil, salt and pepper. It is about as easy as breakfast gets, with crunchy edges and a tender centre. Four ingredients, thirty minutes, serves two.
💡 Cook’s tip: sweet potatoes. Pick firm, fresh sweet potatoes for the best texture and sweetness.
Total time: 30 min | Serves: 2 | Ingredients: 4
6. Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet Recipe
A hearty one-pan breakfast of sweet potato, sausage, onion and pepper cooked down until caramelised. Top it with a fried egg for a weekend brunch that keeps you going. Thirty-five minutes, serves four at 350 calories.
Key ingredients: sweet potatoes, breakfast sausage, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, smoked paprika
💡 Cook’s tip: sweet potatoes. Dicing them into small, even cubes ensures they cook quickly and evenly.
Total time: 35 min | Serves: 4 | Ingredients: 10 | Calories: 350
7. Protein-Packed Sweet Potato Egg Casserole Recipe
A make-ahead casserole of sweet potato, eggs, cheese and cooked protein, baked into satisfying squares. Prep it the night before for an easy, high-protein breakfast all week. Serves six at 320 calories.
Key ingredients: sweet potatoes, eggs, milk, shredded cheese, cooked protein, chopped onion
Total time: 55 min | Serves: 6 | Ingredients: 13 | Calories: 320
8. Sheet Pan Sausage And Sweet Potatoes With Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe
Sausage, sweet potato and onion roasted on one tray and tossed in a sticky honey-garlic sauce. Minimal effort, maximum flavour, and only one pan to wash. Just six ingredients.
Key ingredients: sweet potatoes, yellow onion, garlic, tablespoons extra‑virgin olive oil, teaspoons seasoning of choice, smoked or pre‑cooked sausage
💡 Cook’s tip: sweet potatoes. I remove the skin here because it crisped better and cooked evenly.
Total time: 55 min | Ingredients: 6
9. Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls Recipe
A build-your-own bowl of buffalo chicken, roasted sweet potato and cauliflower, all off one sheet pan. Spicy, filling and endlessly customisable with your favourite toppings. Ready in forty minutes.
Key ingredients: cauliflower florets, sweet potato, red onion, chicken breast, paprika, onion powder
💡 Cook’s tip: cauliflower florets. Adds texture and fiber. Use fresh for best roasting results; frozen can become soggy.
Total time: 40 min | Ingredients: 23
10. Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake Recipe
A cosy bake of lean ground turkey, sweet potato and zucchini finished with Parmesan. Just eight ingredients, and the sweet potato gives it a warm, autumnal edge. Just over an hour, and it reheats beautifully.
Key ingredients: ground turkey, sweet potatoes, zucchini, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, rosemary
Total time: 65 min | Ingredients: 8
11. Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Taco Skillet Recipe
A one-skillet taco dinner of turkey, sweet potato and warm taco spices. It is ready in twenty-five minutes and makes a colourful, crowd-friendly supper. Serves six, with plenty for leftovers.
Key ingredients: white onion, tomato paste, chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, dried oregano
Total time: 25 min | Serves: 6 | Ingredients: 14
12. Chipotle Sweet Potato Quinoa Tacos Recipe
Smoky chipotle-roasted sweet potato and quinoa piled into tacos for a filling, meat-free meal. The quinoa adds protein and bite, while the sweet potato brings all the comfort. Serves three at 348 calories.
Key ingredients: sweet potatoes, cooked quinoa, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Total time: 45 min | Serves: 3 | Ingredients: 15 | Calories: 348
13. Baked Chipotle Cheddar Sweet Potato Chowder Recipe
A rich, smoky chowder of sweet potato, cheddar, bacon and chipotle, thickened to a velvety finish. Warming and indulgent, this is cold-weather comfort in a bowl. Serves six at 492 calories.
Key ingredients: thick-cut bacon, garlic, chicken or vegetable broth, apple cider, sweet potatoes, milk
Total time: 45 min | Serves: 6 | Ingredients: 16 | Calories: 492
14. Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili with Herby Yogurt Recipe
A hearty vegetarian chili of sweet potato and black beans, smoky with spices and brightened by a herby yogurt swirl. Filling enough that nobody misses the meat. A big-batch dinner that is even better the next day.
Key ingredients: red onion, juice & zest of 2 limes, honey or maple syrup, garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika
💡 Cook’s tip: red onion. Adds tangy crunch and vibrant color that brightens up the rich chili.
Total time: 45 min | Ingredients: 22
15. Roasted Beet, Sweet Potato & Avocado Salad with Whipped Ricotta & Lemon-Tahini Drizzle Recipe
A showstopping salad of roasted beet and sweet potato over whipped ricotta, with avocado and a lemon-tahini drizzle. Earthy, creamy and bright all at once, it eats like a restaurant plate. Serves four.
Key ingredients: beets, sweet potatoes, salt & pepper to taste, ripe avocado, mixed greens, ricotta cheese
💡 Cook’s tip: beets. Fresh beets give the sweetest, earthy flavor; avoid canned.
Total time: 45 min | Serves: 4 | Ingredients: 16
16. Deliciously Ella’s Creamy Kale and Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
Roasted sweet potato and chickpeas tossed with kale in a creamy, cumin-spiced dressing. A substantial, plant-based salad that works as a main or a generous side. Serves four in thirty-five minutes.
Key ingredients: sweet potatoes, tin of chickpeas, ground cumin, paprika, kale, chili flakes
💡 Cook’s tip: sweet potatoes. Fresh sweet potatoes roast best, frozen can be watery.
Total time: 35 min | Serves: 4 | Ingredients: 16
From a quick air-fryer hash to a holiday-worthy layered bake, there is a sweet potato recipe here for every time of day. Start with a side or a sheet-pan dinner, then work your way through the breakfasts and salads.
Save this one for your weekly meal plan. Browse the related collections below for more easy dinners and sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to peel sweet potatoes?
Not always. The skin is thin, nutritious and crisps up nicely when roasted, so for hashes, wedges and sheet-pan dishes you can simply scrub and leave it on. Peel them for smoother results in mash, chowders and layered bakes.
How do I get sweet potatoes crispy?
Dice or slice them evenly, toss with enough oil, and spread them out in a single layer so they roast rather than steam. A hot oven, around 200C, and a flip halfway through gives you golden, crisp edges with a soft centre.
Are sweet potato recipes healthy?
Sweet potatoes are a good source of fibre, vitamin A and slow-release carbohydrates, and many of the recipes here are vegetarian and built on whole ingredients. As always, the overall balance depends on what you add, such as cheese, bacon or creamy sauces.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes. Roasted sweet potato keeps well in the fridge for a few days, and dishes like the egg casserole, chilis and chowder are made for batch cooking and reheat beautifully. The salads are best dressed just before serving.
What goes well with sweet potatoes?
Sweet potatoes love smoky and salty partners such as chipotle, bacon, feta, miso and Parmesan, as well as warm spices like cumin and paprika. For balance, pair them with something fresh and acidic, like lime, a herby yogurt or a bright salad.