Here’s a simple, perfect Baked Sweet Potato—soft, fluffy inside, and naturally sweet. 🍠
Baked Sweet Potato
Ingredients
- 2–4 medium sweet potatoes
- Olive oil (optional)
- Salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Pat dry with a towel.
- Optional: Rub with a little olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt for crispier skin.
2. Bake
- Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment.
- Bake 45–60 minutes, depending on size, until a fork or knife slides easily into the center.
3. Serve
- Split open with a knife and fluff the inside with a fork.
- Top as desired: butter, cinnamon sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, sour cream, or chili.
Tips
- Uniform size: Choose similar-sized sweet potatoes for even baking.
- Faster cooking: Microwave for 5–10 minutes first, then finish in oven for crispier skin.
- Make-ahead: Bake, cool, and refrigerate. Reheat in oven or microwave.
If you want, I can give a luxury baked sweet potato version with brown butter, pecans, and a touch of maple syrup—like a restaurant side dish.
Do you want me to do that?
