Baked Sweet Potato

Perfectly baked sweet potatoes with tender, fluffy insides, brushed with olive oil and topped with butter, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.

american

Nutrition

Provides complex carbohydrates, dietary fibre, vitamin A, and potassium with moderate amounts of saturated fat from butter.

17% of daily energy
35 g
Carbs
20 g
Total fat
3 g
Protein
Egg FreeGluten FreeHigh FibreNut FreeNutritiousPeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy FreeVegetarian

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.


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Baked Sweet Potato

The Modern Proper (Holly Erickson)

4

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

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Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
4 medium Sweet Potatoes see Note
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Unsalted Butter
4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Black Pepper freshly cracked
Optional Toppings
Unsalted Butter
4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Black Pepper freshly cracked

Equipment
Oven

Oven

Stiff brush

Stiff brush

Fork

Fork

Rimmed Baking Sheet

Rimmed Baking Sheet

Sharp knife

Sharp knife


Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.
2
Wash and prepare potatoes
Wash potatoes with a stiff brush, removing any excess dirt and pat dry. Prick each potato 8-12 times using a fork. Brush the potatoes with the oil.
3
Bake the potatoes
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack, setting a rimmed baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any liquid that drips out of the potatoes.
4
Let the potatoes cool
Bake until tender, about 60 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
5
Top and serve
Using a sharp knife, slit the tops of the potatoes open and fluff the inside with a fork. Top with butter, salt and pepper, if desired.
Baked Sweet Potato

Baked Sweet Potato

The Modern Proper (Holly Erickson)

4

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

Perfectly baked sweet potatoes with tender, fluffy insides, brushed with olive oil and topped with butter, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.

american
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Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
4 medium Sweet Potatoes see Note
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Unsalted Butter
4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Black Pepper freshly cracked
Optional Toppings
Unsalted Butter
4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Black Pepper freshly cracked

Equipment
Oven

Oven

Stiff brush

Stiff brush

Fork

Fork

Rimmed Baking Sheet

Rimmed Baking Sheet

Sharp knife

Sharp knife


Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.
2
Wash and prepare potatoes
Wash potatoes with a stiff brush, removing any excess dirt and pat dry. Prick each potato 8-12 times using a fork. Brush the potatoes with the oil.
3
Bake the potatoes
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack, setting a rimmed baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any liquid that drips out of the potatoes.
4
Let the potatoes cool
Bake until tender, about 60 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
5
Top and serve
Using a sharp knife, slit the tops of the potatoes open and fluff the inside with a fork. Top with butter, salt and pepper, if desired.

sidevegetarianoven and roastingquick & easyfamily friendlydinnerlunch

Nutrition

Provides complex carbohydrates, dietary fibre, vitamin A, and potassium with moderate amounts of saturated fat from butter.

17% of daily energy
35 g
Carbs
20 g
Total fat
3 g
Protein
Egg FreeGluten FreeHigh FibreNut FreeNutritiousPeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy FreeVegetarian

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.