Sides
Sweet Potato
Description
A one-ingredient side dish that’s easy as can be, super nutritious, and packed with flavor: the sweet potato has it all! Once you know How to Bake a Sweet Potato in the oven, you’ll be enjoying tender, melt-in-your-mouth, perfectly caramelized baked sweet potatoes on the regular!
Ingredients
- 4 small/medium sweet potatoes 8 to 10 ounces
- For Serving (Optional)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar or pure maple syrup
Directions
- Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 425°F. For easy clean up, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes and pat it dry. Prick all over with the tines of a fork, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the sweet potatoes are very tender, the peels have lightly browned, and bits are beginning to ooze from the holes, 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on size.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool. Once cool enough to handle, make use a sharp knife to cut a slit in the top. With a fork, open the split and lightly fluff the insides to make space for the toppings. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with butter.
