BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH TOPPINGS

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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

4 medium sweet potatoes (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
Blue cheese
Pecans
Sour cream
Bacon
Chopped chives
Butter
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Black beans
Salsa
Monterey Jack
Chopped cilantro

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.

Erum Ali
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my sweet potatoes turned out too soft.


Goodness Gabriel
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I'm going to try making these sweet potatoes in my air fryer.


Mary Nwokolo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Ss Sagor
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different toppings, like marshmallows or pecans.


Kamara Mabinty
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I'm definitely going to make these again for my next party.


Ghazanfar Ali
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These baked sweet potatoes are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Gustavo Amezquita
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I'm glad I found this recipe. It's a healthy and delicious way to enjoy sweet potatoes.


Chance DeMoss
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend experimenting with different toppings to find your favorite combination.


Purple Pie
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I would have liked more specific instructions on how to choose the right sweet potatoes.


Morie Pinder
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I 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
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These sweet potatoes were a disappointment. They were dry and bland.


Benyaagoub Benali
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for baked sweet potatoes.


Nichole Barbier
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These baked sweet potatoes are a must-try! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Md.Shohe. Mahmud
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I made these for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky eater ate two servings!


Ajmal Nazish
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These sweet potatoes were so good! I especially loved the brown sugar and butter topping.


nene nene
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I'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
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Beth Flores
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This 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
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these were delicious! The toppings really made the dish.


Jm Joy
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These 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.