Baked Sweet Potato Recipe
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Baked Sweet Potato Recipe
Description
The Baked Sweet Potato Recipe focuses on baking whole sweet potatoes at 400°F until they are soft when pierced. Scrubbing and drying the potatoes ensures a clean, crisp skin after baking. Poking holes with a fork helps steam escape during cooking, preventing bursting. Baking on a lined baking sheet allows easy clean up.
After about 45 minutes, the potatoes’ interiors become tender and moist, providing a naturally sweet and hearty texture. The skin caramelizes slightly without becoming hard. Optional toppings such as butter and chopped chives add creaminess and a mild onion flavor, complementing the earthy sweetness of the sweet potatoes.
This simple preparation highlights the sweet potato’s natural flavors and texture, making it a versatile side dish or snack that can be dressed up or left plain. The baked potatoes can be served alone or with additional toppings according to taste.
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potato 2 pounds potatoes, medium/large
- butter optional for topping, unsalted
- chives optional for topping, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Thoroughly rinse and scrub the potatoes then pat dry with a towel and poke holes all over with a fork.
- Set potatoes on the prepared baking sheet leaving some space between potatoes and bake for 45 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife or fork.
- Cool for five minutes before cutting open and adding butter and chives, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Nutrition facts given apply to the sweet potatoes alone without any toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 45g | |
| 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.
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