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hot baked sweet potato cut open with a pat of butter on top

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Flavorful and nutritious baked sweet potatoes are the perfect fall and winter side dish, topped with your favorite seasonings and toppings.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Author Kristen | Ella Claire & Co.

Ingredients

  • Sweet Potatoes - bake how many you need
  • Seasonings and Toppings - salt, pepper, butter, parmesan cheese, herbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. Wash, pat dry sweet potatoes.

  4. Use a fork to poke holes in the sweet potatoes, around 4-6 times.

  5. Set them on the baking sheet, roast for 40 to 50 minutes (depending on size), or until puffed up and soft inside when pierced with a fork.