The Perfect Baked Sweet Potato
INGREDIENTS
4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
4 tbsp. butter
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Serves Up To 4
Scale to Party Size
1 hr Cook Time
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425º. On a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork.
Step 2
Bake until tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
Step 3
Let cool, then split the tops open with a knife and top with a pat of butter.; season with salt and pepper before serving.
MICROWAVE ALTERNATIVE
If you’re pressed for time, you can always microwave your sweet potatoes by following these instructions:
Wash sweet potato thoroughly, pat dry, and pierce 3-4 times with a fork. Place potato on microwave-safe plate and microwave for 5 minutes, turning halfway through.
If your potato isn’t fork tender after 5 minutes, continue microwaving in 30 second increments. Split potato down the middle, season with salt and pepper and top with a pat of butter.
This recipe was originally published by All Recipes