How to Bake a Sweet Potato

How to bake a sweet potato in the oven perfect every time! This baked sweet potato recipe is perfect for toppings and an easy side dish!

⏱ 60 min 🔨 Prep 5min 🔥 Cook 45min 📊 Medium 🍽 4 servings 👁 8
How to Bake a Sweet Potato

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

  1. Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 425°F. For easy clean up, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes and pat it dry. Prick all over with the tines of a fork, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the sweet potatoes are very tender, the peels have lightly browned, and bits are beginning to ooze from the holes, 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on size.
  3. Let the sweet potatoes cool. Once cool enough to handle, make use a sharp knife to cut a slit in the top. With a fork, open the split and lightly fluff the insides to make space for the toppings. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with butter.

Nutrition per serving

194kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$106.00
Per Serving
$27.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$212.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
/medium sweet potatoes 4 small $106.00
Kosher salt and black pepper - -
Unsalted butter - -
Brown sugar or pure maple syrup - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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How to Bake a Sweet Potato

Ingredients:
  • 4 small /medium sweet potatoes (8 to 10 ounces)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • Unsalted butter
  • Brown sugar or pure maple syrup

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