How to Bake a Sweet Potato
Learn how to bake sweet potatoes with this easy step-by-step method and perfect cook time in the oven - includes baking tips & serving ideas!
Servings 3 sweet potatoes
Calories 194kcal
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes
- Butter for serving
- Salt and pepper for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the sweet potatoes well, dry and use a fork to poke holes all over the sweet potatoes.
- Place sweet potatoes on prepared baking sheet and bake until tender through to the center, 40-50 minutes. It should be puffed up and soft when pierced with a knife.
- Allow the sweet potatoes to cool, then cut the tops open with a knife and serve with a pat of butter, salt and pepper, if desired.
Notes
Storage: Cooked baked sweet potatoes will keep well for 4 to 5 days in the fridge and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg