If you’ve ever spotted white sweet potatoes at the grocery store and wondered how to cook them, you’re in the right place. Baking is the easiest way to bring out their naturally creamy texture and mild sweetness. With just a little olive oil, flaky salt, and time in the oven, you’ll have a simple, healthy side dish that pairs with almost anything.

I went to the store for a potato and walked out with something weird…

The first time I ever made a white sweet potato it was on accident. A happy accident as they are even more delicious than a regular potato in my book. I was in a hurry and didn’t even notice what I’d grabbed. When I was slicing it open at home I thought, “Is this a sweet potato? Why is it white? Did I buy the wrong thing?”

So, I googled:

“What the heck is a white sweet potato, and what am I supposed to do with it?”

I decided to cook the white sweet potatoes exactly the same way I bake regular potatoes. The skins get lightly crisp, the inside becomes fluffy and creamy, and they’re perfect loaded with your favorite toppings. It’s a nutrient-dense side dish you can make instead of regular potatoes to go with your favorite proteins, breakfast or fresh salad!

White Sweet Potatoes: What They Are, How They Taste & How to Cook Them

You bought one. You cut it open. It’s white. Did you accidentally buy a potato?

What Is a White Sweet Potato and What Do They Taste Like?

Ok, don’t stress. A white sweet potato is a root vegetable with light tan skin and a pale white interior. They have a milder sweetness than the familiar orange sweet potato, but they’re just as creamy when baked. Their subtle flavor makes them delicious with both sweet toppings like cinnamon butter and savory toppings like sour cream, cheese, or herbs.

It’s almost like a cross between a yukon gold and orange sweet potato. And it is delicious!

White Sweet Potatoes vs. Orange Sweet Potatoes

A white sweet potato is more mild and less sugary than its orange neighbor with a slightly drier texture. I personally love that it has a little nuttiness to it.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need three simple ingredients to make perfectly baked white sweet potatoes. A little olive oil helps the skins crisp beautifully in the oven, while flaky sea salt enhances their naturally mi

Paula Deen’s Corn Casserole is already one of the most beloved holiday side dishes, but making it in the slow cooker might be my favorite version yet. It’s rich, creamy, buttery, and packed with sweet corn flavor, all while freeing up valuable oven space for the rest of your holiday meal.

With just 6 simple ingredients and almost no prep work, this Crock Pot corn casserole is made for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any family gathering. Just mix everything together, let the slow cooker do its thing, and add plenty of melty cheddar at the end.

Ingredients You’ll Need

One of the best things about Paula Deen’s corn casserole is how such simple ingredients turn into something so good. It’s somewhere between cornbread and corn pudding, with a creamy center and plenty of sweet corn.

• Creamed Corn: Adds moisture, sweetness, and that signature creamy texture.
• Frozen Sweet Corn: Gives you little bursts of corn and more texture throughout the casserole.
• Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: The shortcut that gives the casserole its slightly cornbread-like texture.
• Sour Cream: Keeps the casserole rich, creamy, and moist.
• Butter: Because it’s Paula Deen’s corn casserole. You KNOW there’s butter. 😂
• Cheddar Cheese: Melts over the top for the perfect savory finish.

How to Make Slow Cooker Corn Casserole

This easy Crock Pot corn casserole couldn’t be simpler. Just mix the ingredients, let the Crock Pot do the work, and finish with cheese for a creamy, comforting side dish everyone will love.

1. Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the creamed corn, frozen

These crockpot mashed potatoes are unbelievably creamy and buttery, made with Russet potatoes cooked right in the slow cooker with chicken broth, then mashed with warm cream, butter and cream cheese. They’re ready in about 5 hours and give you rich, fluffy mashed potatoes without taking up valuable stovetop space.

That alone makes them a lifesaver for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Get the potatoes going early, let the crockpot do its thing, then mash everything right in the slow cooker and keep them warm until dinner is ready.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Russet Potatoes: Their high starch content makes wonderfully light, fluffy mashed potatoes.
• Kosher Salt: Seasons the potatoes from the beginning and brings out their flavor.
• Butter: Added while cooking and again while mashing for rich, buttery flavor.
• Chicken Broth: The potatoes cook right in the broth instead of water, adding savory flavor from the very beginning.
• Cream: Warm it before adding so the potatoes stay hot and absorb it easily. Half-and-half or milk also works.
• Cream Cheese: Our secret for extra-rich, creamy potatoes that hold their texture beautifully.
• Salt and Pepper: Add to taste at the end so you can get the seasoning just right.

Best Potatoes for Mashed Potatoes

Russet potatoes are our favorite for crockpot mashed potatoes. They’re high in starch and naturally fluffy, so they break down easily and absorb all that butter and cream beautifully.

Yukon Gold potatoes also work and will give you a slightly denser, naturally buttery and creamy mashed potato. You can even use a combination of Russets and Yukon Golds if you want the best of both worlds.

How to Make Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

The best part? There’s no big pot of water to boil or babysit on the stove. The potatoes cook right in

Thanksgiving dinner is all about the sides, right?! As much as we love a beautifully roasted turkey, it’s the rolls, potatoes, veggies, and casseroles that truly make the meal unforgettable. These are the tried-and-true Thanksgiving side dishes we make year after year!

Whether you’re hosting for the first time or bringing a dish to share, you’ll find the perfect Thanksgiving sides right here.

Rolls & Breads

Warm, fluffy rolls are a total Thanksgiving MUST. Every one of these is soft, buttery, and perfect for soaking up gravy.

1. Potato Rolls

2. Homemade Dinner Rolls

3. Hawaiian Rolls

4. Sweet Potato Rolls

This easy creamed corn recipe takes simple corn and turns it into a sweet, creamy, and irresistible side dish. Perfect alongside roast chicken, prime rib, or your favorite weeknight meals, it’s packed with flavor and ready in minutes.

With butter, cream, and just the right seasoning, this creamed corn recipe is a classic that your whole family will love.

If you think creamed corn is just okay, wait until you try my version. It’s buttery and full of flavor, almost like a corn chowder turned into a side dish. I thought it might be just “pretty good,” but it’s actually amazing.

One of my favorite things about this season is taking a moment to reflect on the birth, life, and resurrection of Christ. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I believe He came to Earth with a real purpose, lived perfectly, and made the ultimate sacrifice because of His love for each of us. This knowledge makes everyday moments, and even something as simple as sharing a meal, feel meaningful and full of joy.

Ingredients For Creamed Corn

Creamed corn is simple, comforting, and full of flavor, and it starts with a few key ingredients that make all the difference. Here’s what you’ll need to create this amazing side dish:

• Butter: For cooking and adding richness.
• Flour: Thickens the cream sauce for a silky texture.
• Cream Cheese: Adds extra creaminess.
• Heavy Cream: Makes the corn luscious and smooth.
• Sugar: Balances the natural sweetness of the corn.
• Salt: Season to taste.
• Parmesan Cheese: Optional, for a savory kick.
• Frozen Corn: The star of the dish! You could also use fresh corn, but I would advise against canned corn.
• Black Pepper: To taste.
• Bacon: Cooked and crumbled, for a salty, crunchy topping.

With these simple ingredients, you’re just a few steps away from dreamy corn that will steal the show at any meal. It’s easy and always a crowd-pleaser.

Variations

You can easily switch things up with this recipe. Try using whole milk instead of heavy cream in the milk mixture for a lighter version, though the sauce will be a bit thinner. For a little heat, add diced jalapenos or a pinch of cayenne pepper to give the creamed corn a spicy kick.

How to Make This Creamed Corn Recipe 

Making this creamed corn recipe is seriously satisfying. Follow these simple steps to get flavorful corn every time:

1. Melt: On the stove, add butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat until the butter melts.
2. Whisk: Add the flour and whisk for 20 seconds to create a roux. While whisking, add the cream cheese and stir until it clumps together.
3. Add Cream: Pour i