Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes (typically 1-2 medium per serving)

Butter (quantity not specified, to taste)

Olive Oil (amount not specified, enough to lightly coat for the halved method)

Sea Salt (quantities not specified, to taste; for example, 1 tsp as suggested)

Black Pepper (quantities not specified, to taste; for example, 1/2 tsp as suggested)

Paprika (for example, 1 tsp)

Chives (quantities not specified, to taste)

Greek Yogurt (quantities not specified, to taste)

Sour Cream (quantities not specified, to taste)

Various Sauces (quantities not specified, to taste)

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Instructions

1-Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to make cleanup simple.

2-Poke the sweet potatoes: Poke the sweet potatoes Bombe all over with a fork to let steam escape, then place them directly on the baking sheet without wrapping in foil for the best crispy skin.

3-Roast the sweet potatoes: Roast them for 40 to 50 minutes until the skin puffs up and the flesh is tender when pierced.

4-Alternative halved method: If you’re in a hurry, try the halved method: cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, rub the flesh with olive oil to lightly coat, and season with salt and pepper to taste before placing them cut-side up on the sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes until the surfaces brown and the flesh is soft this way, you get dinner faster without skimping on flavor.

5-Finish and serve: Once done, split them open if cooked whole and top with butter or your chosen add-ons right away.

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Notes

🍠 Avoid wrapping sweet potatoes in foil to ensure a crispy, caramelized skin rather than a steamed, slimy texture.
🔥 Cooking whole potatoes yields puffy skin with nicely caramelized edges.
🍽 Save leftover cooked sweet potato flesh for use in frostings, puddings, or as a binder in baked goods.

Author: Brandi Oshea
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40-50 minutes (whole) or 30 minutes (halved)
Category: Side Dish, Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 medium sweet potato