These Baked Sweet Potatoes make the perfect side dish to any meal! All you need is 2 ingredients to make these fluffy and tender sweet potatoes! I’ve included lots of serving suggestions below!
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The Best Baked Sweet Potato recipe
Baked sweet potatoes are amazing for their simplicity. Not only are they are easy to make, but they are also highly nutritious and filling! When you need something warm and satisfying, you definitely can’t go wrong with a baked sweet potato.
Plus, they pair well with a wide range of toppings—from savory to sweet—giving you endless possibilities to customize them to your liking! Whether you’re in need of a quick side dish or a hearty, loaded meal, baked sweet potatoes deliver on flavor, texture, and nutrition.
Ingredients Needed
- Sweet Potatoes: Choose large sweet potatoes and make sure to scrub them well before baking!
- Olive Oil: I like to drizzle them with some high quality olive oil. This adds flavor and allows the skin to get crispy! You can substitute this with your favorite cooking oil.
- Toppings: For serving, I top them off with butter, chives, and salt & pepper!
Best way to make Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Using a fork poke holes in the sweet potatoes to allow steam to escape.
- Bake: Drizzle with olive oil then bake for 40-50 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Serve: To serve slice potatoes in half and place a tablespoon of butter into the center of each sweet potato. Top with chives if desired. See the recipe post for more topping ideas!
Baked Sweet Potato Toppings
Baked sweet potatoes are super versatile, and can be topped with so many different things! Here are some of my personal favorite combinations:
- Bacon bits, sour cream and shredded cheese: This combination is just as good on sweet potatoes as it is on russet potatoes! Top them off with a dollop of sour cream, crispy bacon bits and shredded cheese for a savory version.
- Sloppy joe stuffed sweet potatoes: This is one of my favorite recipes for stuffed sweet potatoes. It really takes them up a notch and makes this side dish a whole meal!
- Maple syrup & cinnamon: For a sweet version, top your baked sweet potato off with butter, a drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon! You can also add some crushed walnuts or pecans on top for a crunchy texture.
Serving Suggestions
Baked sweet potatoes make an excellent side dish for a variety of meals! Pair them with some main dishes like grilled chicken, slow cooker BBQ chicken, crockpot BBQ ribs for a hearty dinner.
They can also be the star of a vegetarian dish when topped with roasted vegetables or a protein-rich topping like quinoa or beans, take my black bean corn salsa for instance! Or serve alongside a fresh quinoa tabbouleh salad for a well-rounded, nutritious meal.
Instead of serving baked sweet potatoes as a side dish, you can recreate them into mashed sweet potatoes or sweet potato biscuits! And if you have any leftovers, dice them and serve them in a harvest salad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make sweet potatoes in the microwave instead?
Yes, you can! If you prefer to cook them in them in the microwave, poke holes in the sweet potato and microwave on high for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Keep in mind that while microwaving is faster, you won’t get the same caramelized, roasted flavor as you do in the oven.
How should I store leftovers?
Store leftover baked sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave or warm in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
More Side Dish Recipes to Try
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Crispy Herb Smashed Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Toast
Baked Sweet Potato
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Using a fork poke holes in the sweet potatoes to allow steam to escape.
- Drizzle with olive oil then bake for 40-50 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- To serve slice potatoes in half and place a tablespoon of butter into the center of each sweet potato. Top with chives if desired. See the recipe post for more topping ideas!
Nutrition Information
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