Baked sweet potato is a dish made by baking sweet potatoes in an oven. The sweet potatoes are washed, pricked with a fork all over, brushed with oil, and seasoned with salt and pepper.
Baked Sweet Potato
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
1
hourBaked sweet potatoes can be served as a side dish, or topped with various ingredients such as butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, or marshmallows to make it a main dish. Baked sweet potatoes are a healthy, easy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes.
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork all over.
- Brush the sweet potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can also add some toppings of your choice like butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, or marshmallows. Enjoy!
