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Perfectly Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

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This recipe guides you to make perfectly baked sweet potatoes with a crispy skin and soft, tender interior. Enhanced with a touch of butter and seasoning, these sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish, ideal for any meal.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 large sweet potatoes, red-skinned

Seasonings & Toppings

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or vegetable oil, coconut oil, or bacon grease)
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure even baking and crispy skin.
  2. Prepare Potatoes: Wash, scrub, and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt and impurities.
  3. Season Potatoes: Place the potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet, then rub the olive oil and kosher salt all over the skin to enhance flavor and help crispiness.
  4. Prick Sweet Potatoes: Use a fork to prick the potatoes all over, allowing steam to escape during baking and preventing bursting.
  5. Bake: Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven until tender, about 40 to 60 minutes, depending on their size. Begin checking for doneness at 45 minutes by inserting a fork to test softness.
  6. Cool and Open: Let the baked sweet potatoes cool for about 5 minutes to handle safely, then slice open the top and gently squeeze the sides to fluff the interior.
  7. Add Butter and Season: Top each open sweet potato with a pat of unsalted butter, season with additional salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cooking times can vary based on the size of the sweet potatoes; larger ones may require closer to 60 minutes.
  • Using different oils like coconut oil or bacon grease can add unique flavors.
  • Make sure to prick the potatoes well to prevent bursting during baking.
  • Sweet potatoes are done when a fork easily pierces through the flesh.
  • Butter enhances the creaminess but can be omitted for a dairy-free option.

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