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baked sweet potato

Making a Baked Sweet Potato in the oven is so easy and comes out perfectly sweet and fluffy on the inside with this foolproof recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked sweet potato recipes
Servings: 4 sweet potato
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Luda huang

Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Poke 4-5 holes in each sweet potato with a fork or sharp knife.
  • Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for approximately 50 minutes, or until soft.
  • Let cool, then split the tops open with a knife. Season with butter, salt and pepper and add your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 18793IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg