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Easy Baked Sweet Potato: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

Enjoy perfectly baked sweet potatoes with minimal effort, highlighting their natural sweetness and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • Olive oil for drizzling olive oil
  • Sea salt to taste sea salt
  • Butter optional butter for topping
  • Brown sugar or cinnamon optional brown sugar or cinnamon for sweetness

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and dry sweet potatoes.
  2. Poke holes in each sweet potato with a fork. Place on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
  4. Check for doneness by piercing with a fork. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
  5. Cut a slit in the top, add optional toppings like butter or cinnamon, and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a pat of butter before serving.