Description
If you have ever wondered how to bake sweet potatoes in the oven this simple guide covers everything you need to know. Oven baked sweet potatoes are incredibly easy to make and a delicious vehicle for all of your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
Optional Toppings:
- butter, salt, pepper
- thinly sliced green onions, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper
- butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Thoroughly clean the sweet potatoes and remove any dirt or grit.
- Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork and place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 45-50 minutes until completely tender. You should easily be able to stick a skewer of toothpick into the thickest part.
- Once the potatoes are tender, remove them from the oven.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly (for 5 minutes) and then use a sharp knife to split the top of the potato open and give it a gentle squeeze.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
