Baked Sweet Potato Recipe
The easiest Baked Sweet Potato Recipe with a fluffy and creamy center. Baked sweet potatoes are perfect as a side dish or main course.
Ingredients
- 4 medium/large sweet potatoes, (2 pounds potatoes)
- unsalted butter, optional for topping
- chopped chives, optional for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Thoroughly rinse and scrub the potatoes then pat dry with a towel and poke holes all over with a fork.
- Set potatoes on the prepared baking sheet leaving some space between potatoes and bake for 45 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife or fork.
- Cool for five minutes before cutting open and adding butter and chives, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
The nutrition label is for the sweet potato only (without toppings).
Nutrition Facts
Baked Sweet Potato Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
194
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.04
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.003
g
Sodium
124
mg
5
%
Potassium
762
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
45
g
15
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
32063
IU
641
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
68
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
