Description
Learn how to make delicious baked sweet potatoes with this simple recipe. Perfectly tender on the inside with a crispy skin, these sweet potatoes are a versatile and healthy side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- butter
- cinnamon
- brown sugar
- sour cream
- chopped herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, pierce with a fork, rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Serve: Let cool, slice open, fluff the insides, add toppings, and serve warm.
Notes
- To speed up baking, microwave sweet potatoes for 5–6 minutes before oven baking.
- Try savory toppings like black beans, Greek yogurt, or feta for variety.
