Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of Irresistible Flavorful Baked Sweet Potatoes, where golden-brown potatoes caramelize beautifully in the oven. With a perfect blend of sweetness and savory spices, these baked sweet potatoes are not just a dish but a nostalgic memory evoking cozy family gatherings. Ideal for holiday feasts or a weeknight dinner, they promise to leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare: Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then dry them with a kitchen towel.
- Season: Drizzle olive oil over each sweet potato, then sprinkle salt, pepper, and cinnamon evenly across all sides.
- Bake: Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly, slice open each sweet potato, add your choice of toppings, and serve.
Notes
Select sweet potatoes of uniform size for even cooking. To check for doneness, a fork should glide in smoothly without resistance. For flavor variations, experiment with nutmeg or paprika.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium baked sweet potato (about 200g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg