You don't have to wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy sweet potatoes-try them in a salad, as a side dish, or for dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pierce 4 medium sweet potatoes (2 1/2 to 3 pounds) several times with a fork; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. With a paring knife, cut an X in the top of each potato, and spread open. Add desired topping, and serve immediately.
- BASIC: Dot with softened butter, and season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
- SOUTHWESTERN: Layer with black beans, salsa, shredded Monterey Jack, and chopped cilantro.
- FRENCH: Crumble blue cheese over top, then sprinkle with chopped toasted pecans.
- ALL-AMERICAN: Dollop with sour cream; sprinkle with crumbled bacon and chopped chives.
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Erum Ali
a.e51@aol.comI'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my sweet potatoes turned out too soft.
Goodness Gabriel
g.goodness@hotmail.comI'm going to try making these sweet potatoes in my air fryer.
Mary Nwokolo
n.m@hotmail.frThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.
Ss Sagor
s@hotmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe with different toppings, like marshmallows or pecans.
Kamara Mabinty
k_mabinty@hotmail.comI'm definitely going to make these again for my next party.
Ghazanfar Ali
a36@yahoo.comThese baked sweet potatoes are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Gustavo Amezquita
g_a@gmail.comI'm glad I found this recipe. It's a healthy and delicious way to enjoy sweet potatoes.
Chance DeMoss
c.demoss@gmail.comThis recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend experimenting with different toppings to find your favorite combination.
Purple Pie
purplep@yahoo.comI would have liked more specific instructions on how to choose the right sweet potatoes.
Morie Pinder
pindermorie82@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my sweet potatoes didn't turn out as good as the pictures. They were still good, but not great.
Saqib Humayl
h.s86@hotmail.comThese sweet potatoes were a disappointment. They were dry and bland.
Benyaagoub Benali
benali@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for baked sweet potatoes.
Nichole Barbier
barbiern12@yahoo.comThese baked sweet potatoes are a must-try! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Md.Shohe. Mahmud
mahmud@hotmail.comI made these for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky eater ate two servings!
Ajmal Nazish
nazish@yahoo.comThese sweet potatoes were so good! I especially loved the brown sugar and butter topping.
nene nene
n_n29@gmail.comI've been looking for a good baked sweet potato recipe and this one is perfect. The potatoes were cooked evenly and the skin was nice and crispy.
Shir Waisbart
shir.w@yahoo.comI made these for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.
Beth Flores
f.beth@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked and the toppings were a great addition.
Husnaa Ismail
ismailhusnaa34@hotmail.frI'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these were delicious! The toppings really made the dish.
Jm Joy
j_jm63@gmail.comThese baked sweet potatoes were a hit at our dinner party! Everyone loved the crispy skin and fluffy interior. I will definitely be making these again.