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Baked Sweet Potato

A Baked Sweet Potato makes a delicious side dish or a meal on its own. With lots of options for toppings, there's bound to be a combination you'll love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • Butter and salt plus any other toppings desired (see note)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse and scrub the potatoes and pat dry.
  2. Place the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with foil (easy cleanup!). Bake for 45-55 minutes, until a sharp knife easily inserts into the center of the potatoes, and they are soft and tender if you give them a squeeze. Use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze them.
  3. Slice the potatoes open and fill with your desired seasonings and toppings.

Notes

  • Topping options:
  • Brown sugar, cinnamon, butter and salt
  • Maple syrup, butter, and toasted pecans
  • Sour cream, chives, salt, and pepper
  • Blue cheese, walnuts and honey
  • Mini marshmallows, brown sugar and cinnamon (pop it under the broiler to toast the marshmallows a bit)
  • Beef, Turkey or Veggie Chili
  • Sloppy Joe meat
  • Taco seasoned beef or chicken
  • Black beans, corn, salsa, and avocado
  • Shredded chicken tossed with BBQ sauce
  • Almond butter, granola, berries and honey
  • Peanut butter, sliced bananas, honey and cinnamon
  • Vanilla yogurt and berries

Nutrition Information

Calories 111kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 438mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 18445IU (369%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111

% Daily Value*

Calories 111kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 438mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 18445IU 369%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.