One of the best parts of any family gathering [1] is the food. Hands down! The family comes together in the kitchen and you're reminded of how you wish these celebrations happened more often. As you grow older, you also learn that the comfort of classic dishes — pernil, arroz con pollo [2], flan — can live happily, side by side, with more traditional Christmas additions. Here's where delicious and nutrient-packed sweet potato [3] comes in, and these 16 yummy recipes will shine.
Sweet Potato Flan
Get the recipe: sweet potato flan [5]
Mexican Sweet Potato Casserole
Get the recipe: Mexican sweet potato casserole [6]
Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Get the recipe: roasted sweet potato and black bean chili [7]
Mexican Sweet Potato Noodles Wrap
Get the recipe: Mexican sweet potato noodles wrap [8]
Sweet Potato Curly Fries With Yogurt, Sriracha, and Cilantro
Get the recipe: sweet potato curly fries with yogurt, sriracha, and cilantro [9]
Spicy Sweet Potato and Green Rice Burrito Bowls
Get the recipe: spicy sweet potato and green rice burrito bowls [10]
Arepas With Carnitas and Sweet Potato
Get the recipe: arepas with carnitas and sweet potato [11]
Easy Sweet Potato Hash
Get the recipe: easy sweet potato hash [12]
Sweet Potato Noodles With Black Beans and Creamy Avocado Sauce
Get the recipe: sweet potato noodles with black beans and creamy avocado sauce [13]
Taco Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins
Get the recipe: taco stuffed sweet potato skins [14]
Slow-Cooker Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili
Get the recipe: slow-cooker turkey and sweet potato chili [15]
Mexican Sweet Potato Salad With Avocado Dressing
Get the recipe: Mexican sweet potato salad with avocado dressing [16]
Simple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Get the recipe: mashed sweet potatoes [17]
Chicken Chili Con Carne Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins
Get the recipe: chicken chili con carne stuffed sweet potato skins [18]
Slow Cooker Mango Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Mango Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls [19]
Sweet Potato Noodles With Chorizo, Roasted Red Pepper, and Spinach
Get the recipe: sweet potato noodles with chorizo, roasted red pepper, and spinach [20]