baked sweet potatoes

Making baked sweet potatoes in the oven is easy and delicious!

Baked Sweet Potatoes

potatoes

olive oil

salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Wash and dry the potatoes.  Poke about 3-4 times on each side.

Rub the skin with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake 50-60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.&nbsp;Allow to cool 5 minutes before cutting open.

Baking sweet potatoes whole in the oven is arguably the easiest way to prepare them (if you're really pressed for time, you can always microwave your sweet potato). This perfect baked sweet potato recipe makes them a perfect base for all types of toppings.

Perfect Baked Sweet Potato

potatoes,

butter

Kosher salt

black pepper

My sister in-law taught me to mix some soft butter with a little real maple syrup (or maple sugar) and a couple small pinches of red pepper flakes, just enough to taste. That's my favorite sweet potato topping!

Baked Sweet Potato

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I love baked sweet potatoes anyway without the extra stuff but I like the recipe but I even added some nutmeg with mine and it good.

I’ve done baked potatoes with butter before but have never added the salt and pepper. Must say that the salt and pepper transformed it!

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Here's How To Make Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Egg-In-A-Hole from Delish.com is the low carb breakfast you need. 

Sweet Potato Egg-In-A-Hole

sweet potatoes

eggs

c. shredded white Cheddar

bacon,

kosher salt

tbsp. Chopped chives, for garnish

This was so easy, healthy, and delish! I garnished with parsley instead of chives.

Recipe is a great start. To for optimal results, start with a LARGE sweet potato. Since you’re cutting it into 1” slices, let it soften in the oven for about 5-10 more minutes than claimed above. Lastly, if you want a runny center, after cracking the egg, only cook it for 5-7 minutes. Cooking for 10 minutes at 400 cooks the yolk all the way through.

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A perfectly Baked Sweet Potato is easier than you think! Learn how to bake sweet potatoes easily and quickly with my foolproof method! Sweet and fluffy on the inside with a crispy skin, these baked sweet potatoes make the perfect side dish for every occasion. Go sweet OR savory - your choice!

Baked Sweet Potato (How To Bake Sweet Potatoes)

sweet potatoes (medium size, long and thin)

tsp sea salt (or kosher salt)

Preheat oven to 400F.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.

Wash and thoroughly dry sweet potatoes. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork - I do 8 pokes.

Drizzle sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle on salt. Gently rub the olive oil and salt onto the sweet potato skin making sure to cover the entire potato.

Place sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes easily yield to an inserted fork or knife.

Let cool for five minutes before splitting open and topping with your favorite toppings.

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Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes

Perfectly soft, caramelized sweet potatoes in under 40 minutes. Prep these sweet potatoes in advance for a quick and easy real food option throughout the week.&nbsp;

The Best and Quickest Baked Sweet Potatoes

TB oil

salt

Preheat the oven to 400F.&nbsp;

Cut the sweet potatoes in half, lengthwise. Place the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet.&nbsp;

Drizzle the potatoes with the oil, and then rub the oil on the flesh of each potato. Sprinkle each potato with just a pinch of salt.&nbsp;

Flip the potatoes over, flesh-side down on the baking sheet. Some oil will spill over on the sheet pan--that's normal and okay.&nbsp;

Bake the sweet potatoes, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, until the skins begin to look shriveled and soft. Remove the potatoes from the oven.&nbsp;

The baked sweet potatoes should be slightly brown and caramelized on the top of the flesh and soft throughout the potato. Enjoy the potatoes warm, or place them in an air-tight container in the fridge to enjoy later in the week.&nbsp;

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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.

sweet potatoes (5.5 ounces each, scrubbed clean)

toppings: butter (coconut oil, cinnamon, salsa, yogurt)

Preheat oven to 425F. On a baking sheet, (lined with foil for easy clean-up if you wish) prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork.

Bake until tender, or until a fork inserted in the thickest part has no resistance, 45 to 50 minutes.

Let cool, then split the tops open with a knife. Season with salt and pepper and add your favorite toppings.

There are many ways to bake sweet potatoes, I do them in my oven, slow cooker, and microwave (least favorite). Here's a basic oven method. Top it with butter, chili, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or whatever you wish!

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How To Make Baked Sweet Potato

The Instant Pot makes the most creamy, fluffy Baked Sweet Potatoes. These Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes will be a staple recipe at your house!

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

4-8 sweet potatoes (scrubbed clean)

For a 3 or 6 quart , pour 1 cup of cold/room temperature water into inner pot. For an 8 quart Instant Pot, pour 1.5 cups of cold/room temperature water into inner pot. Add trivet to pot.

Scrub sweet potatoes and pierce several times with a fork or knife. Place potatoes on the rack and seal the Instant Pot. 

Pressure Cook

Cook on high pressure for 18 minutes for small potatoes, 22 for standard, 27 for large. To set cook time, hit manual or pressure cook and then adjust the time using the +/- buttons for the right amount of cook time.  (Be sure the Instant Pot is set to high pressure, not low pressure. If low pressure is lit up, hit pressure or pressure level to change to high pressure.)

Pressure Release

Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before releasing pressure manaually.&nbsp;

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Simple, 30-minute baked sweet potatoes topped with roasted chickpeas, a simple garlic-herb sauce, and a parsley-tomato salad. Delicious, fresh, healthy, and naturally vegan and gluten free.

Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes

(~1/3 lb each) sweet potatoes*

chickpeas

tsp each cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked (or regular) paprika

sea salt

hummus ((or tahini))

medium lemon, juiced ((1/2 lemon yields ~1 Tbsp juice))

Water almond milk ((to thin))

cherry tomatoes ((diced))

parsley ((minced))

lemon juice

Chili garlic sauce

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a large baking sheet with foil.

Rinse and scrub potatoes and cut in half length wise. This will speed cooking time. Otherwise leave whole and bake longer (approximately double the time (45 min - 1 hour).

Toss rinsed and drained chickpeas with olive oil and spices and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Rub the sweet potatoes with a bit of olive oil and place face down on the same baking sheet (or another baking sheet depending on size).

While the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are roasting, prepare your sauce by adding all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisking to combine, only adding enough water or almond milk to thin so it’s pourable. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more garlic for more zing, salt for savoriness, lemon juice for freshness, and dill for a more intense herb flavor. I found mine didn’t need anything else.

NOTE: If you don’t have hummus, tahini (which you can DIY!) will make a great base substitution for the sauce - just adjust the seasonings to accommodate the lack of flavor tahini provides.

Also prepare the parsley-tomato topping by tossing tomato and parsley with lemon juice and setting aside to marinate.

Once sweet potatoes are fork tender and the chickpeas are golden brown - roughly 25 minutes - remove from oven.

For serving, flip potatoes flesh-side up and smash down the insides a little bit. Then top with chickpeas, garlic herb sauce, parsley-tomato salad, and chili garlic sauce (optional). Serve immediately.

Additional side ideas might include Hummus, Pita Chips, Baba Ganoush, or Persian Eggplant Dip. Enjoy!

Baked Sweet Potatoes w/ Chickpeas &amp; Broccoli Pesto

broccoli florets

basil leaves

Tbsp avocado oil

coconut oil

tsp cumin

paprika

red cabbage, chopped

pine nuts

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Spray a baking sheet with a little bit of oil, then cut sweet potatoes into halves and place skin-side down.

Bake 20-25 minutes, or until soft.

While the potatoes are baking, blend the broccoli, basil, and oil to create the pesto. Set aside.

Cook the chickpeas over medium heat with coconut oil, cumin, and paprika for about 5-10 minutes.

Top each sweet potato with chopped red cabbage, chickpeas, pesto, and pine nuts. Serve warm and enjoy!

These Japanese-inspired, Kyoto Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Miso, ginger and scallions can be made vegan, using olive oil or coconut oil. A simple delicious vegan side dish that is easy to make and full of amazing flavor!

Kyoto Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Miso, Ginger and Scallions

yams (or small sweet potatoes) sliced in half, lengthwise

olive oil, coconut oil, butter or ghee

shallot,

ginger

miso

Scallions, sliced

Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan, cut side down. Brush or spray the skin sides with olive oil.

Roast 30-40 minutes until fork tender (check at 30 mins, keeping in mind they need may need longer if very large) When tender, flip over and broil if they need more caramelization. Adding little color ( or char) around the edges is good here.

While they are roasting make the Shallot Ginger Miso &#8220;butter&#8221;. Heat the oil, butter or ghee over medium low heat, add the shallot and carefully sauté until golden, stirring often about 5-6 minutes. Add the ginger, cook 2-3 more minutes. Add the miso and using a fork, mash and it into the mixture, breaking it up as much as possible. It won&#8217;t get creamy, just mash the miso as best you can with the fork into the tiniest little bits, and let these bits get slightly crispy, sautéing 2 minutes or so. Turn heat off.

When sweet potatoes are caramelized to your liking, place on a platter flesh side up, reheat the miso butter, pierce the flesh in a few spots using a spoon, (so miso butter can get down inside) then spoon a tablespoon or two of the sauce over each one, making sure to include the flavorful &#8220;brown bits&#8221; ( shallot, ginger, miso).

Sprinkle with a little finishing salt ( I really like using smoked Maldon Salt here) and sprinkle with chopped scallions.

Enjoy as a side dish or as a vegan main, along with a salad.

This would be tasty with Teryaki Salmon and Bokchoy or Miso Baked Tofu 

Really satisfying with loads of flavor. Cravable. A little elegant.

This recipe was delicious!!!
I cooked this and added it to buckwheat with broccoli and tahini sauce.

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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Japanese-inspired flavors- ginger, miso and scallions. Video 

Kyoto Style Sweet Potatoes

This buffalo chicken baked sweet potato is a simple meal that will satisfy that craving for a healthy meal that is loaded with flavor!

Baked Sweet Potatoes Loaded With Buffalo Chicken

Buffalo Chicken

sweet potatoes, baked

Ranch dressing

Blue cheese crumbles

green onions, sliced

Slice each baked sweet potato, lengthwise. Open and use a fork to separate the sweet potato meat from the skin.

Top with buffalo chicken, Ranch dressing, Blue cheese crumbles, and green onions.

I can't wait to make this buffalo chicken baked sweet potato recipe! I've added it to my meal prep for the week. Thank you

Hey Laura, love the idea but could use a little bit more specifics on the baking of the sweet potato. I kept reading that there videos to bake them but never found any on the page. Anyways, thanks and look forward to trying it tonight!

Baked sweet potato is an easy side dish or main meal. Sweet potatoes are super versatile, can be made sweet or savory and they&#x27;re packed with vitamins and nutrients. Watch the video above to see how easy they are to make!

Baked Sweet Potato

kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)

butter (optional)

Wash

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Give your sweet potatoes a good wash and scrub.

Poke

Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and poke 4 to 5 holes in each sweet potato with a fork or sharp knife.

Bake

Bake in the oven for approximately 60 minutes, or until soft. To test if they&#39;re done, poke them with a fork or knife. You should should feel very little resistance when inserted.

Learn how to bake sweet potatoes perfectly and get my recipe for BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potatoes. Baked sweet potato is one of my favorite side dishes. It's no-fuss, easy to bake and packed with vitamins and nutrients. To serve, just dollop with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. A little dash of cinnamon is also delicious.

You can easily turn a baked sweet potato into a full meal by stuffing it with shredded chicken, ground beef and a variety of other vegetables. My barbecue chicken stuffed sweet potato recipe is one of my favorites. Enjoy!

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BAKED SWEET POTATO | how to bake sweet potatoes perfectly

Easily achieve a perfectly baked sweet potato that has a crispy skin and fluffy inside. With just a little bit of butter, salt, and pepper, oven baked sweet potatoes are a fantastic side dish to accompany so many meals.

Perfectly Baked Sweet Potato

unsalted butter

extra-virgin olive oil ((or vegetable oil, coconut oil, or bacon grease))

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Wash, scrub, and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Place on a foil lined baking sheet.

Rub oil and salt all over the potatoes.

Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork.

Bake until tender, about 40-60 minutes (depending on the size of your potatoes - start checking at 45 minutes.)

Let cool for about 5 minutes, then split the tops open with a knife and gently squeeze it open.

Top with a pat of butter and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper before serving. Enjoy!

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Easily achieve a perfectly baked sweet potato that has a crispy skin and fluffy inside with these foolproof steps and recipe!

These easy Baked Sweet Potatoes make a delicious side dish or a meal on their own. With lots of options for toppings and seasonings, there's bound to be a combination you'll love!

Sweet Potatoes

Butter and salt

Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse, scrub and pat dry the sweet potatoes.

Place the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with foil (easy clean up!). Bake for 45-55 minutes, until a sharp knife easily inserts into the center of the potatoes, and they are soft and tender if you give them a squeeze. Use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze them.

Add seasonings

Slice the potatoes open and fill with your desired seasonings and toppings.

For a lighter, modern twist on sweet potato casserole, layers of thin sweet potato slices are baked with bold spices, fresh lime and topped with a blend of cheeses and pumpkin seeds.This savory sweet potato gratin is tasty and beautiful on any holiday table or serve anytime as a healthy side dish.

Thanksgiving Dinner Sides: Spicy Sweet Potato Gratin with Goat Cheese

maple syrup

lime juice

garlic

smoked paprika

cumin

oregano

½ teaspoon crushed red chili

Parmesan cheese

goat cheese

cilantro

green pumpkin seeds

Preheat the oven to 400 (200 C) degrees.

In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, lime juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt and chili.

Peel the potatoes if you like — I often just scrape off any bruised sections, leaving most of the skin on. Slice the potatoes into ⅛-inch thick rounds, using a mandoline, or use a very sharp knife and great knife skills :)

Toss the sweet potatoes in the bowl to coat with the spiced oil. Arrange the potatoes upright in a 2-quart baking dish with the edges face-up, pouring the liquid from the bowl over all. Grind black pepper over the top to taste.

Bake 45 minutes. Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the top and return to the oven for 10 more minutes, until the cheese is softened and melting.

Sprinkle the cilantro and pumpkin seeds over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Make these addictive, quick and easy oven Baked Sweet Potatoes with a Feta Cheese topping for a tasty and healthy side dish or snack.

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