11 Kid-Friendly Sweet Potato Recipes 

Crispy bits of Mexican chorizo (fresh, crumbly sausage — not to be confused with Spanish chorizo) create a delicious topping for this sweet-spicy take on mac and cheese. There's a fair amount of heat here, so for mild palates and kids, use less chipotle.

Yes, you can make sweet potato pancakes with just two ingredients! We’ve included a delicious topping that has only three more ingredients. Make them with leftover roasted sweet potatoes for super-quick prep. 

These sweet potato knot rolls take a little bit of time to make, but they’re well worth the effort. Serve them warm or at room temperature. Warning: your family swoon over their heavenly aroma.

Want to wow your family at the table? These stuffed spuds will do the trick. You can prepare the recipe through step 3 up to two days ahead; reheat potatoes at 375°F, then turn up the heat to brown the topping in step 4.

Sweet potato chips sound like a nutritious snack, but store-bought versions can still pack significant amounts of fat and sodium. Enter air fryer sweet potato chips. These healthy homemade chips have a third of the fat — and they’re just as crunchy and addictive.

Using white sweet potatoes in place of starchy russet potatoes makes this gnocchi dough more forgiving if overworked. The dumplings won’t overcook as easily, and the result feels lighter in your happy belly. This recipe makes loads of the fresh dumplings, so you can cook half tonight and freeze the rest for another time. Kids love them in a cheesy sauce or marinara. 

Evaporated milk unifies and enriches the layers of this dish. Use a loaf pan for maximum height, and bake gratin up to 2 days ahead for an easy side dish meal-prep. Rewarm, covered, in a 350° oven for 30 minutes. Tell the kids it's like mac and cheese and they'll gobble it up. 

When two starchy, creamy elements combine, the result is pure comfort. Pureed sweet potatoes give this risotto a golden hue and a subtle sweetness.

Made with oats, sweet potato, and almond butter, these waffles have a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg for a warming, sweet finish. Top with maple syrup, coconut, and chopped pecans or fresh fruit and whipped cream. 

Here’s a spin on a typical baked sweet potato: Turn it into a gorgeous hasselback sweet potato and drizzle it with smoky chipotle cream. The accordion-like cuts give the potato some crispy outer edges, keeping the insides moist and soft. They also turn it into a pull-apart dish that’s super fun to eat.  

Sweet potato tots are a great way to sneak veggies into a picky eater’s meal—and this homemade version is more affordable than buying pre-made, frozen sweet potato tots. Cooking them in the air fryer yields a slightly crisp exterior and a soft interior. We suggest you spray the tots with cooking spray helps to help with browning. Be sure to boil the sweet potatoes just enough that they grate and hold together when shaped, but still retain a little texture.