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What To Do With Leftover Sweetpotatoes (30+ Ideas)

Sweetpotatoes are a versatile and tasty way to add vitamins, minerals, and fiber, to your diet. If you’re unsure what to do with leftover sweetpotatoes, you can easily repurpose them in a new recipe. Here are 30+ delicious leftover sweetpotato recipes.

sweet potatoes, oil and spices to make sweet potato wedges in the air fryer

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Sweetpotatoes are one of the most nutrient-packed carbohydrates you can eat and are a true pantry staple.

As a Registered Dietitian, I can assure you they are loaded with vitamins and minerals, are versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes.

But, those leftover sweetpotato recipes also lend themselves well to repurposing – whether it’s what to do with leftover baked sweetpotatoes or repurposing that sweetpotato mash for a baked good recipe.

If you’re wondering what to do with leftover sweet potatoes, you’re in the right spot.

Basis of Sweetpotato Leftover Recipes

We already know that sweetpotatoes pair well with nearly everything – there are plenty of ideas to guide you towards what to eat with sweetpotatoes, from sweet to savory to salty.

They don’t just have to be the star of the meal at Thanksgiving – they are a wonderful gluten-free addition to nearly everything year-round.

Can you eat leftover sweet potatoes? Absolutely!

You can also cook with leftover mashed sweetpotatoes, or add them to a slew of things, from pancakes to pasta sauce to meatballs?

In fact, I like to bake a bunch of sweetpotatoes at once to keep in the fridge to use in some future recipes to cut back on prep time.

That way, when I’m wondering what to do with extra leftover sweet potatoes, I have a whole slew of ways to use them.

quinoa and sweet potato salad topped with lemons slices in white bowl with spoon

Sweetpotatoes are also my favorite blank canvas for seasoning in fun ways for kids, from babies and toddlers to older kids.

For example, nutmeg and cinnamon and butter. Or, italian seasoning and garlic.

Or, cumin and a bit of salt and pepper.

They also pair well with these staple foods:

  • eggs
  • cheese
  • black beans
  • beef and pork
  • maple syrup
  • marshmallows
  • yogurt
  • lentils and other pulses
  • peanut butter

One of my favorite simple meal prep tips is to repurpose a food or ingredient – then, it’s almost like a brand new meal with way less effort on your part.

For instance, if you made baked sweetpotatoes as a side for roasted chicken, maybe you can repurpose that sweetpotato mash in a pasta or meatball recipe.

Or my favorite sweet potato muffins.

To utilize these sweetpotato leftover recipes, just make sure you store them correctly (scroll down for storage tips) to be able to reuse them.

Hearty vegetable soup with black beans and chips

Nutrition Content

Besides being one of my favorite foods, I can list a number of reasons to eat sweetpotatoes for your health.

  • High in fiber: Sweetpotatoes contain both insoluble and soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber helps with digestion and satiety. Meanwhile, soluble fiber helps to improve heart health and feed gut bacteria for optimal gut health.
  • Excellent source of vitamin A: Packed with beta-carotene and lutein, the precursors to vitamin A, sweetpotatoes are a great way to get in antioxidants. Antioxidants like lutein promote eye health.
  • Anti-inflammatory properties: The beta-carotene and antioxidants in sweetpotatoes also fight inflammation in the body, offering protection against disease.
  • High in potassium: Potassium is a mineral and electrolyte involved in fluid balance, nerve regulation, and heart health. On top of that, diets rich in potassium have been shown to lower blood pressure.
  • The perfect source of fuel: Sweetpotatoes are a carbohydrate food to fuel your body for any activity. Whether you are hungry from breastfeeding a baby or fueling for a marathon, you need to properly nourish your body.
  • Improve health: Sweetpotatoes also have also been found to lower blood glucose and cholesterol.
sweet potatoes in bowl

Versatility of Sweetpotatoes For All Ages

Sweetpotatoes are a food enjoyed by all ages.

First, sweetpotatoes are one of my favorite baby-led weaning foods with a stellar nutrition profile.

There are several ways to cook sweetpotato for baby led weaning – from mashing it into purees, to serving it as a finger food, to adding to pancakes and more.

Then, as babies grow into toddlers, sweetpotatoes offer a beautiful color (which can help picky eating) and sweet taste.

Sweetpotato finger foods can be great for toddlers!

air fried sweet potato wedges on cutting board with dipping sauce

And of course, adults love them too!

Besides providing all of the previously mentioned benefits, you can also find many unique sweetpotato recipes and enjoy them in so many different ways – baked, pureed, spiralized, roasted, sauteed, etc.

We always love to use leftover mashed sweetpotatoes in baked goods for a nutritional boost for the whole family.

How to Store Sweetpotatoes

Properly storing sweetpotatoes is important for their shelf life, so here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

If you store them properly, they will last longer, and they are also freezer friendly after cooked!

After cooking, make sure to let sweetpotatoes cool completely.

Then, you can refrigerate sweetpotatoes after baking, mashing, or roasting them— and they’ll keep for 3-5 days.

Plenty of time to utilize them in something else, like pies, cakes, baked goods, eggs and egg dishes, soups and more.

Can cooked sweetpotatoes be refrigerated?

Raw sweetpotatoes should be stored in a cool, dark space, and can be good for 2-3 weeks. However, after cooking sweetpotatoes, let them cool completely before putting them in the fridge.

Store them in an airtight container, and they will be good for 3-5 days.

Can cooked sweetpotatoes be frozen?

Yes, cooked sweetpotatoes can be frozen. After boiling, baking, mashing, etc., let them cool completely. Then, wrap them individually in freezer-safe bags or containers.

I will also use my stasher bags for frozen baked sweetpotato cubes or fries. They are safe in the freezer for 4-6 months.

How to thaw frozen sweetpotatoes

To thaw frozen sweetpotatoes, you have a few options. You can just re-heat them in the oven or on the stove.

You can also place them in the fridge overnight to help them thaw.

Ingredients in a clear mixing bowl for salmon cakes with sweet potato

Leftover Sweetpotato Recipes

Whether you have extra or leftover sweetpotatoes, use this list when you’re in need of some inspiration or unique ways to cook with sweet potatoes.

We have several ideas for what to do with leftover mashed sweetpotatoes and leftover baked sweetpotatoes so you can repurpose them and reduce food waste.

Here are 30+ easy and delicious leftover sweetpotato recipes to help you reduce food waste, maximize flavor, and save on groceries!

Leftover Sweet potato Recipes

Here are 30+ ideas for leftover sweet potato recipes if you ever find yourself wondering what to do with those leftover sweet potatoes.

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