A Baked Sweet Potato makes a delicious side dish or a meal on its own. With lots of options for toppings, there's bound to be a combination you'll love!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 111kcal
Author Allison Mattina
Ingredients
4Sweet Potatoes
Butter and salt plus any other toppings desired (see note)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse and scrub the potatoes and pat dry.
Place the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with foil (easy cleanup!). Bake for 45-55 minutes, until a sharp knife easily inserts into the center of the potatoes, and they are soft and tender if you give them a squeeze. Use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze them.
Slice the potatoes open and fill with your desired seasonings and toppings.
Notes
Topping options:
Brown sugar, cinnamon, butter and salt
Maple syrup, butter, and toasted pecans
Sour cream, chives, salt, and pepper
Blue cheese, walnuts and honey
Mini marshmallows, brown sugar and cinnamon (pop it under the broiler to toast the marshmallows a bit)