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Baked Sweet Potato Recipe
The easiest Baked Sweet Potato Recipe with a fluffy and creamy center. Baked sweet potatoes are perfect as a side dish or main course.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium/large sweet potatoes (2 pounds potatoes)
- unsalted butter optional for topping
- chopped chives optional for topping
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.
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Notes
- The nutrition label is for the sweet potato only (without toppings).
Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbs
45g
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% |
| 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.