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How to Bake Sweet Potatoes
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- large sweet potatoes (however many you want)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Lightly slash or prick the sweet potatoes several times with a sharp knife to allow for even ventilation. This allows steam to escape and allows the heat to get into the insides of the potato, which in turn helps the potatoes bake evenly throughout and prevents them from bursting in the oven.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet (I line mine with parchment paper for easy cleanup). Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender and don’t give any resistance.*
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Notes
- Smaller sweet potatoes will need about 40-45 minutes. Really large sweet potatoes will need 60-70 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
1303mg
(37%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
33713IU
(674%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1303mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 33713IU | 674% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.