Description
Baked sweet potatoes are a comforting and versatile dish that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. With their naturally sweet flavor and creamy texture, these potatoes are perfect for any occasion—whether as a side dish at family gatherings or a simple weeknight meal. Pair them with your favorite toppings for an explosion of flavor that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes under cool water, then pat dry. Poke holes all over each potato with a fork to prevent steam buildup.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with foil below. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before slicing open, fluffing the insides with a fork, and adding your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium sweet potato (150g)
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg