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Baked Sweet Potatoes

Baked sweet potatoes are warm, fluffy, and nourishing, making them the perfect comfort food for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 112
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Sweet potatoes Choose uniform-sized sweet potatoes for even cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes.
  3. Cut a few slits in the tops of each sweet potato to allow steam to escape.
  4. Rub each sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Place them directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until tender and crispy on the outside.
  2. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and enjoy!

Notes

You can serve baked sweet potatoes with a variety of toppings like butter, cinnamon, black beans, avocado, or honey. Store leftovers by refrigerating in an airtight container for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 6 months.