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close up of split sweet potato with black pepper and butter on top.

Baked Sweet Potato

This is the best way to bake sweet potatoes. Soft and creamy flesh with dry, crisp skin.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Optional toppings

  • salt, pepper, butter, brown sugar, sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Use a fork to poke holes all over the sweet potatoes (I poked each sweet potato about 8 times). Rub each potato with olive oil and salt, and place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 50-65 minutes until fork-tender and the skin is brown and crisp. Split the sweet potatoes open and sprinkle with any of the optional toppings. Enjoy!
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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