Simple Recipes for Every Day
Baked Sweet Potato
- Serves: 4
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, (see Note)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Optional toppings
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, (see Note)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Optional toppings
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.
- Wash potatoes with a stiff brush, removing any excess dirt and pat dry. Prick each potato 8-12 times using a fork. Brush the potatoes with the oil.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack, setting a rimmed baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any liquid that drips out of the potatoes.
- Bake until tender, about 60 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, slit the tops of the potatoes open and fluff the inside with a fork. Top with butter, salt and pepper, if desired.
Notes
If using more than 4 potatoes, you may need to increase the cook time by 10 minutes.