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23 Next-Level Twists On Sweet Potato Casserole

Enchilada? Salted caramel? Bacon? Bring it on.

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Ethan Calabrese

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Your Thanksgiving table deserves something new and exciting this year. Switch out your standard sweet potato casserole with one of these fun twists on tradition — there's something spicy, sweet, and savory, so you could make a few if you're so inclined. If you need some green bean casserole recipes, we've got those too.

1

Mini Sweet Potato Soufflés

mini sweet potato souffles
Ethan Calabrese

Seconds are fair game when dessert is this light and fluffy.

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2

Sweet Potato Casserole

sweet potato casserole
Ethan Calabrese

Everyone's favorite thanksgiving dish.

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3

Sweet Potato Bites

sweet potato bites
Ethan Calabrese

Need a last-minute Thanksgiving appetizer? Look no further.

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4

Cheesy Sweet Potato Casserole

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Judy Kim

Here's the easy, cheesy way to switch up your sweet potato casserole from Thanksgiving.

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5

Crock-Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

preview for The Crockpot Is Officially The Easiest Way To Make Sweet Potato Casserole

Take a break and let your Crock-Pot do some work this Thanksgiving.

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6

Maple Meringue Sweet Potato Casserole

Maple Meringue Sweet Potato Casserole
Johnny Miller

Maple + sweet potatoes were MFEO.

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7

Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

sweet potato casserole with marshmallows
Ethan Calabrese

Can't go wrong with gooey marshmallows & toasted pecans.

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8

Kate's Favorite Sweet Potato Casserole

Kate's Favorite Sweet Potato Casserole
Kate Lewis

Sweet potato casserole is basically a dessert disguised as a main, which is genius.

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9

Healthy Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

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Courtesy of Kristine's Kitchen

The holidays don't have to kill your healthy diet.

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10

Toaster Oven Sweet Potato Casserole

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Save oven space on Turkey Day by using your toaster oven for your sweet potatoes.

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11

Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

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Courtesy of Creme De La Crumb

Candied pecans takes sweet potato casserole over-the-top.

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12

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

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Spicy Southern Kitchen

Bacon and fresh herbs given the classic casserole a totally different taste.

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13

Browned Butter Sweet Potato Casserole

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Courtesy of Cooking Classy

Basically, casserole art.

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14

Marshmallow Stuffed Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

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Kirbie Cravings

As soft as casserole, but in a whole new form.

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15

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

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Add a Pinch

The Southern classic is a must this time of year.

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16

Herb Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Gruyere

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Courtesy of Carlsbad Cravings

If you've never tried scalloped potatoes with sweet potatoes before, this should convince you.

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17

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Pecan Streusel

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Courtesy of Celebrating Sweets

Everything in life should have a streusel topping.

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18

Quinoa and Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole

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Courtesy of Kristine's Kitchen

Enchiladify your sweet potatoes.

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19

Stuffed Apple and Bacon Sweet Potato Casserole

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Courtesy of Mel's Kitchen Cafe

One word: bacon.

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20

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

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Courtesy of Chelsea's Messy Apron

Fact: You won't need serving bowls; you'll be eating this straight out of the crockpot.

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