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A baked sweet potato, one of the best Baked Sweet Potatoes, is split open and topped with butter and black pepper on a tray, with chopped green onions nearby and a fork in the background.
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5 from 25 votes

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Learn how to bake sweet potatoes perfectly every time. Enjoy delicious sweet potatoes for an inexpensive and easy side dish. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $6.03 Recipe, $1.01 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 6 Medium Size Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Sea Salt
  • Toppings:
  • 3 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Wash and dry 6 medium sweet potatoes. Pierce each potato 6–8 times with a fork.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sea salt.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place the sweet potatoes on the pan.
  • Bake for 40–50 minutes until the potatoes are soft and a knife easily inserts and removes.
  • Serve topped with 3 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1338mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32240IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
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