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Baked sweet potatoes in the oven

Baked sweet potatoes have this beautiful roasted flavor that tastes so good. This is the perfect healthy side for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 2 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked sweet potatoes
Servings: 2
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Ros Singh

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato (1 lb)
  • toppings like butter (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Wash the sweet potato thoroughly.
  • Pierce the sweet potato with a fork or knife in different spots.
  • Place the sweet potato on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven for 40 to 60 minutes until soft all the way through (smaller sweet potatoes will cook faster, thicker ones will need more time).
  • Remove from the oven.
  • Cut the cooked sweet potato in half.
  • Add a cube of butter or toppings of your choice.
  • Serve warm.