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Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

Try this baked sweet potato recipe if you need a fuss-free, easy side dish for busy weeknights. It even works as a main dish if you add a few fillings!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes (2¼ pounds/1.2kg)
Optional toppings:
  • salt
  • pepper
  • butter
  • chives
  • yogurt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Scrub the potatoes well and pat them dry. Place them on a foil or parchment-lined baking sheet, and prick all over, 5 to 6 times each, with a fork.
  3. Roast for 45 to 60 minutes until tender when pressed with your fingers or a fork or knife inserts easily into the flesh.
  4. Make a lengthwise cut across the top of each potato to open it up and finish with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • Use similar-sized potatoes. This will ensure they all cook evenly and in the same amount of time.
  • Line the baking sheet for easy cleanup. Sweet potatoes release a lot of juicy caramelized sugar while baking, which can make a sticky mess if your baking sheet is not lined.
  • Prick each sweet potato before baking: Use a fork to poke holes all over the potatoes to create steam vents. Otherwise, you run the risk of steam building up in the potatoes, which can cause them to explode, making a big mess in the oven.
  • If you want to eat the sweet potato skins: Rub the sweet potatoes with a little olive oil so you end up with crispy skin.
  • For a fluffy interior, after cutting the lengthwise slit across the top of the potato, press the two pointed ends towards one another to open up the top. Fluff the insides with a fork before adding toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Sodium 124mg (5%) Potassium 762mg (22%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 32063IU (641%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Potassium 762mg 16%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 32063IU 641%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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