Baked Sweet Potato
Learn how to bake sweet potatoes with this easy recipe. Your baked sweet potatoes will be tender and fluffy. Most people think of Sweet potatoes as a side dish just served at Thanksgiving but they are delicious all year.
Servings 4
Calories 194kcal
Equipment
- Vegetable brush
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 4 Sweet potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Scrub sweet potatoes with a vegetable brush under cool running water. Pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- Use a fork to pierce the skin.
- Place potatoes on a parchment or foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on size. Test doneness by inserting a knife into the thickest part of the sweet potato if it goes in without resistance. they are finished.
- Split the down the center and fluff with a fork and top. Serve topped with your favorite topping.
Toppings
- Brown sugar
- Sour Cream
- Butter
- Chives
- Salt and pepper
Notes
Please note the nutritional information does not include toppings.x
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg