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Baked Sweet Potato

Baked Sweet Potato Bliss: Crispy Skin & Creamy Perfection

This baked sweet potato recipe delivers crispy skin and creamy perfection, making it a delicious and healthy side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 112
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Choose medium-sized for even baking.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Optional, for crispy skin.
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Enhances natural sweetness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Fork
  • baking sheet
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Sweet Potato
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat dry.
  3. Prick the skin of each sweet potato several times using a fork.
  4. Rub each sweet potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  5. Place prepared sweet potatoes on the oven rack or a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 40–60 minutes until a fork easily pierces through.
  7. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 0.1gSodium: 48mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18400IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Great for meal prep and can be transformed into various dishes with leftover sweet potatoes.

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