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Baked Sweet Potatoes

Baked Sweet Potatoes That Are Perfectly Soft and Fluffy

These Baked Sweet Potatoes are perfectly soft and fluffy, an extraordinary twist on comfort food.
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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 uniform potatoes for even cooking.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Rub on the skin for crispiness.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Sea Salt Elevates the flavor.
  • to taste Black Pepper Use freshly ground for warmth.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Vegetable Scrub Brush
  • fork
  • Kitchen Towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry.
  3. Pierce each sweet potato 4-5 times on all sides with a fork.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt and black pepper over them.
  5. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  6. Let them cool for a few minutes, slice open, and top with your favorite fixings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gSodium: 43mgPotassium: 396mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 19218IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Experiment with toppings like butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, or cheese for added flavor.

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