Sweet potatoes are a traditional dish often associated with autumn and Thanksgiving. Enjoy them topped with sugar or marshmallows in a casserole, baked in a hot oven with butter, mashed or even made into a pie. Add some sweetness to your Thanksgiving side dishes with this classic holiday food. For a different way to bring sweet potatoes to the Thanksgiving or holiday meal, try making sweet potato bread, fries, cookies, cakes and more. Check out our how to make sweet potatoes for ideas, tips and tricks for these special spuds.

A sweet potato is a root vegetable similar to potatoes or yams. They were domesticated in South or Central America more than 5,000 years ago and later introduced to China in the 16th century.CGIAR: Sweet Potato Today in the United States, more sweet potatoes are grown in North Carolina than any other state.North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission: Sweet Potatoes