Baked Sweet Potatoes

Name: Baked Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 potatoes
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Optional: toppings of choice, such as butter, sour cream, chives and salt & pepper

Total Time Prep: 5 mins. Cook: 45 mins.

Yield 4 potatoes

Test Kitchen Approved

A baked sweet potato recipe is one of the purest ways to enjoy all the healthy goodness these tangerine-hued spuds offer. We'll walk you through how to bake sweet potatoes in the oven to create lightly crisp exteriors and perfectly fluffy interiors.

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: toppings of choice, such as butter, sour cream, chives and salt & pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Use a fork to poke holes into the sweet potatoes; place prepared baking sheet. Coat potatoes with oil, salt and pepper. Bake 45-50 minutes or until fork-tender. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1 potato: 253 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein.