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How to Bake a Sweet Potato
Learn how to bake sweet potatoes with this easy step-by-step method and perfect cook time in the oven - includes baking tips & serving ideas!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 3 sweet potatoes
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes
- butter for serving
- salt and pepper for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the sweet potatoes well, dry and use a fork to poke holes all over the sweet potatoes.
- Place sweet potatoes on prepared baking sheet and bake until tender through to the center, 40-50 minutes. It should be puffed up and soft when pierced with a knife.
- Allow the sweet potatoes to cool, then cut the tops open with a knife and serve with a pat of butter, salt and pepper, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Cooked baked sweet potatoes will keep well for 4 to 5 days in the fridge and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
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: 3sweet potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| 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.