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How Long To Bake Sweet Potatoes At 400

Enjoy restaurant-quality sweet potatoes any day of the week with this simple guide to oven baking at 400°F.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sour cream optional, for serving
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chives optional, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Thoroughly wash and dry the sweet potatoes. With a fork, pierce the potatoes 5 to 10 times all over to allow steam to escape during baking.
  3. Brush each sweet potato with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper all over.
  4. Place sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until they are tender and fully cooked through. A fork should easily pierce through the skin and flesh when they're done.
  5. Once baked, remove sweet potatoes from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the insides to settle. Slice open and, optionally, serve with a 1/2 teaspoon of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped chives on each potato.

Nutrition Information

Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 270mg (11%) Potassium 763mg (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 226

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 270mg 11%
Potassium 763mg 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.