Texas Roadhouse Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Craving Texas Roadhouse’s famous loaded sweet potatoes? Now you can make them at home with this easy and delicious copycat recipe. Your taste buds will thank you! Texas Roadhouse Loaded Sweet Potatoes are a Southern favorite and can be enjoyed during the Holiday season or year round whenever that craving hits!

Growing up, my most favorite Thanksgiving dish was classic Candied Sweet Potato Casserole. The savory mashed sweet potatoes, the caramelized marshmallow topping, and the combination of both sweet and savory. Being that I only had it at Thanksgiving, it was something I thoroughly looked forward to. Fast forward to the first time I went to Texas Roadhouse and ordered their loaded sweet potato as a side with my dinner and it had the EXACT same flavors, only in baked sweet potato form! Since then, I have been hooked! Caramelized brown sugar, butter, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and tender sweet potatoes all combined in each and every bite!

Why You’ll Love this Loaded Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

• Quick and Easy– using only about 6 simple ingredients, this loaded sweet potato recipe can be oven ready in under 15 minutes.
• Loaded with Savory and Sweet Flavor– the perfect combination of warm spices, sweetness from the mini marshmallows, crunchiness from the pecans, and savory tastes from the butter.
• Can be made any time of the year– whether you serve this at a Holiday dinner such as Christmas or Thanksgiving, or make this year round when the craving hits, this is one recipe that doesn’t have to be for special occasions only.
• Versatile side dish that fits any menu– the best side dish is one that can be paired with any menu. From ham, to turkey, chicken, pork, or beef, these stuffed sweet potatoes compliment any meal!

Ingredient Notes for Texas Roadhouse Loaded Sweet Potatoes

This copycat recipe uses only 6 ingredients and can be customized to fit your tastes. To see printable recipe card with exact ingredient amounts, scroll to the bottom of this post.

• Sweet Potatoes– fresh is best, you’ll need 4 large sweet potatoes for this recipe. Be sure to scrub them clean, no need to peel.
• Butter– I use salted butter for this recipe, however, unsalted butter works great too.
• Brown Sugar– this adds lots of sweetness to the topping. I use light brown sugar, but dark brown sugar is great and adds a bit more of a molasses flavor.
• Pecans– chopped pecans work great, however, you can also use walnuts if that is what you have on hand.
• Ground Cinnamon– this brings such a warm spice to the topping. Feel free to add in some nutmeg, allspice, cloves, etc.
• Marshmallows– I prefer using mini marshmallows as they fit each potato a little easier. If you only have large marshmallows, that works too, just be sure to cut them into smaller pieces.

How to make Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Thoroughly scrub the sweet potatoes and pierce them on all sides with a fork to allow steam to escape. Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet.
3. Bake for 45 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender throughout.
4. In a bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, chopped pecans, and cinnamon. Mix well.
5. Cut each sweet potato down the center of each potato. Use a fork to mash the inside slightly.
6. Spoon the butter mixture into each sweet potato. Top with ¼ cup of mini marshmallows.
7. Place the sweet potatoes in the oven on broil for 15 to 20 seconds, just until the marshmallows are browned. Be careful not to burn them! Remove and enjoy! PRO TIP: if you want a sweet flavor, feel free to drizzle some caramel sauce on top just before serving.

Tips for the best Texas Roadhouse Loaded Sweet Potatoes

• Adding a drizzle of maple syrup to each sweet potato before adding in the marshmallow mixture makes these even sweeter and offers a great change of flavor.
• If you aren’t into nuts, feel free to omit.
• Keep an eye on the sweet potatoes once under the broiler as this step is QUICK and you don’t want to burn the topping, just turn it golden brown.
• Use an oven mitt when testing the sweet potatoes to see if done. They are extremely hot and will burn you if not careful. I use an oven mitt in one hand and fork in the other to insert in center.
• If you want to make these a meal with protein, feel free to add in seasoned ground beef or pork under the marshmallow filling.

Storage

• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to allow to fully cool.
• To reheat, place in the microwave or air fryer to get them heated and a bit crispy again!
• If you’d like to prefer in advance, you can cook the sweet potatoes until tender and store in the refrigerator separate from the marshmallow topping. Once ready to serve, allow sweet potatoes to get back to room temperature, add the marshmallow filling, and place in oven until marshmallows are golden brown. Serve.

More Side Dish Recipes to try

Loaded Mashed Potatoes– loaded with any and all toppings and the perfect side dish!

Jiffy Cornbread Casserole– an easy and delicious casserole recipe perfect for any occasion! Made with simple ingredients, it's a crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will love!

Southern Homemade Stuffing– this old fashioned recipe comes together using simple pantry staple ingredients and is a family favorite at Thanksgiving!

Creamy Grape Salad– made with fresh grapes, cream cheese, and a crunchy topping, this creamy fruit salad is refreshing, easy to make, and a crowd favorite!

French Onion Rice– only 4 pantry staple ingredients needed to make this tasty side dish! It is a dump and bake recipe that is so easy, its fool proof!

Texas Roadhouse Buttery Rolls– these easy to make rolls are soft, fluffy, and literally melt in your mouth! Tastes just like the favorite Texas Roadhouse rolls, only made conveniently in the bread machine!