Description
Baked sweet potatoes are the epitome of comfort food, offering a sweet and savory experience that delights every palate. Their velvety texture and natural sweetness make them an ideal canvas for a variety of toppings, from classic butter and cinnamon to zesty black beans and avocado. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, these easy-to-make baked sweet potatoes will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Poke holes in each potato using a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt. Rub to coat evenly.
- Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Let cool slightly before slicing open and adding your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium sweet potato (150g)
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg