Baked Sweet Potato with Butter Recipe

Name: Baked Sweet Potato with Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 sweet potatoes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 oz each); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

American · Side dish · 55 min total

Baked Sweet Potato with Butter recipe videos

A simple and comforting side dish where sweet potatoes are baked until tender and fluffy, then topped with melting butter and a pinch of salt.

5
min prep

50
min cook

4
servings

230
kcal/serving

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Scrub sweet potatoes clean and pat dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
Rub each sweet potato with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with salt.
Place potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45-55 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork or knife.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice each potato open lengthwise and fluff the flesh with a fork.
Top each potato with 1/2 tablespoon of butter, season with black pepper, and serve immediately.

Tips

For extra flavor, sprinkle with cinnamon or smoked paprika before baking.
Leftover baked sweet potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated in the microwave or oven.

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