Serve up some Southern-style sweet potato dishes with these 5+ meals

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Mmm, sweet potato! It's hard to imagine someone who doesn't think it's one of the tastiest, sweetest things that could ever land on your table. It's one of those dishes that usually only end up on the holiday table (at least around my parts), but people look forward to it each and every year.
You don't have to wait for the holidays to serve up some tasty sweet potato dishes. Check out these five delicious Southern sweet potato recipes that you won't be able to resist.
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1. Southern sweet potato casserole
Sweet potatoes mixed together with eggs give it a little rise, baking spices, and of course, lots of butter! But other than the marshmallows, that crispy, crunchy topping is the star of the show. It gives much-needed texture to the sweet potatoes and, who doesn't love pecans? They're delicious, and they're absolutely divine in that topping. If you haven't made sweet potato casserole, try this recipe soon.
2. Red hot Southern sweet potatoes
Those who have been making sweet potato casseroles for a long time are always looking for new ways to make them. The recipe below fits the bill, thanks to combining sweet potatoes with cinnamon candy hearts. Other recipes call for adding sugar, but adding actual candy is harder to imagine.
3. Southern candied sweet potatoes
You know how sweet potatoes get even sweeter? You add sugar to them. The recipe below may not be the most health-conscious of all Southern recipes, but it sure is one of the most delicious. Brown sugar comes together with baking spices to entirely coat pieces of sweet potatoes. And when you put it in the oven, it gets just a little crispy on the outside while being delicious soft and fluffy inside.
4. Southern loaded sweet potatoes
Who says that loaded baked potatoes get to have all the fun? Although most families only enjoy sweet potato casserole for special occasions meals like Thanksgiving, some families eat sweet potatoes all year long. A favorite way to enjoy them? The recipe below. They're a real treat when they're loaded up with chicken, black beans, jalapenos, red onions and cheese. They're just as tasty as regular old baked potatoes but with a bit of Southern flair.
5. Southern sweet potato salad
Make summer potato salad just a little bit sweeter by swapping out sweet potatoes for regular Yukon golds. This recipe is inspired by a traditional Southern sweet potato salad with a mayonnaise-based dressing and green onions for a bit of zip.
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