Baked Sweet Potato
November 2, 2023 • 0 comments
A delicately sweet taste and fluffy interior make these oven baked sweet potatoes the perfect side dish for your next meal!
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- Servings: 4 or as many as you want!
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes (or as many as desired)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt & pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Wash and dry the potatoes. Poke about 3-4 times on each side.
- Rub the skin with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting open.
How to Bake Sweet Potatoes
- Poke holes all around a clean and dry sweet potato.
- Rub the outside with oil and seasoning.
- Bake on a large baking sheet until tender, then allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Bake at 350°F for 60 to 75 minutes
- Bake at 375°F for 50 to 60 minutes
- Bake at 400°F for 40 to 50 minutes
Cooking Temperature and Times
Keep in mind sweet potatoes can vary in size which can change the cooking time slightly. You’ll want to make sure they’re soft when poked with a fork.
Baked Potato Toppings
Sweet – Try a pat of butter, brown sugar, mini-marshmallows, some toasted or candied pecans, or some butter and cinnamon sugar,
Savory – Try topping with vegetarian chili, sour cream and sliced green onions, or leftover pulled pork with some sliced or pickled jalapenos.
Leftover sweet potatoes can be stored in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave.
Recipe from: spendwithpennies.com
