Sweet potato can serve as a practical sweet potato substitute for pumpkin and butternut squash recipes, especially when you need to fill a gap in puree, mash, or cubes. It is sweeter and denser than either squash, so it works best in soups, baked goods, and other dishes where minor flavor shifts are acceptable.
Essential Concepts
1:1 puree swap
Sweeter, denser texture
Best in soups, pies, muffins, casseroles
Add liquid if too thick
Taste before adding more sugar or spice
