Description
Baked sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that warms the heart and satisfies the palate. Their natural sweetness, combined with a fluffy interior and crispy skin, creates an irresistible meal perfect for any occasion. Whether topped with sweet cinnamon or savory ingredients like sour cream and chives, these baked delights are easy to customize and can elevate any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Your favorite toppings (e.g., cinnamon, maple syrup, sour cream, chives)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly; pat dry.
- Poke several holes in each potato with a fork to release steam during baking.
- Drizzle olive oil over each potato, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing open and adding your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg