Description
Craving a cozy, healthy side that fits into any meal plan? These *Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes* are everything you need—naturally sweet, fluffy inside, with a perfectly crisp skin. Ideal for quick breakfasts, easy dinners, or wholesome snack ideas, they require minimal ingredients and deliver maximum flavor. Whether you’re looking for meal prep staples, dinner ideas, or a new easy recipe to elevate your food game, this one checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
sea salt, to taste
freshly cracked black pepper, to taste (optional)
Optional: cinnamon and maple syrup, Greek yogurt or sour cream, chopped herbs, or cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for ideal baking results.
2. Rinse the sweet potatoes thoroughly, scrub clean, and dry them completely.
3. Use a fork or knife to poke holes all over each sweet potato for steam release.
4. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, or directly on the rack for crispier skin.
5. Bake for 45–60 minutes, depending on size, until soft and fork-tender.
6. Let them rest for 5 minutes after baking for the fluffiest texture.
7. Slice open, fluff with a fork, and top with butter, salt, pepper, or your favorite toppings.
8. Serve hot and enjoy your perfect baked sweet potatoes!
Notes
Use orange-fleshed varieties like Garnet or Jewel for best flavor and texture.
For a savory twist, top with Greek yogurt and herbs; for sweet, use maple syrup and cinnamon.
Make sure the potatoes are similar in size to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: baked sweet potatoes, healthy snack, quick breakfast, dinner ideas, easy recipe