Best 8 Baked Sweet Potato With Topping Recipes

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Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish to accompany your main course or a sweet and comforting dessert, baked sweet potatoes with toppings are a versatile and delicious option. This classic dish can be customized to suit your taste preferences with various topping options, from savory to sweet, making it a popular choice for both everyday meals and special occasions. From simple butter and cinnamon to more elaborate combinations of nuts, fruits, and spices, the topping possibilities are endless, allowing you to create a unique and satisfying baked sweet potato experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED SWEET POTATO WITH TOPPING



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The Toledo Blade credits ARA Content for this recipe. I don't know who they are, and I haven't made this recipe, but it sounds good and is different than anything else on Recipezaar. Recipe may be doubled.

Provided by dogsandwoods

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 sweet potato, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 fresh sweet potato
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon raisins
2 teaspoons sunflower seeds
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Foil line baking sheet.
  • Prick potato with fork. Place on baking sheet and bake one hour or until very tender.
  • Split sweet potato and top with remaining ingredients.
  • NOTE: Potato may be microwaved instead. Try eight minutes, rotating potato after four for even cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 75.5, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 23.5, Protein 3.6

33 EASY BAKED SWEET POTATO TOPPINGS



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The next time you wonder what to put on a sweet potato, this easy compilation of savory sweet potato toppings will surely be a big hit and satisfy the hungry crowd!

Provided by Renee' Groskreutz

Number Of Ingredients 33

Miso Butter & Chile Crisp
Feta Cheese & Hot Sauce
Bolognese Sauce & Sour Cream
Bacon & Honey
BEC (Bacon, Egg, & Cheese)
Broccoli & Cheese
Cinnamon & Pineapple
Pulled Meat With BBQ Sauce
Eggs, Bacon, Avocado, & Tomatoes
Chicken, Hot Sauce, & Ranch
Yogurt & Fish
Pizza Toppings
Pot Roast
Yogurt Sauce & Legumes
Tahini Sauce & Mushrooms
Avocado & Pomegranate Seeds
Arugula With Feta
Pepper & Greens
Date & Gorgonzola
Bolognese & Parmesan Cheese
BBQ Tempeh With Guacamole
Spinach & Feta
Hibiscus Tea Yogurt & Turmeric Granola
Marshmallow
Mediterranean Chickpeas
Mexican-Style Vegetarian Toppings
Berries, Cinnamon, & Hemp Seeds
Shrimp Ceasar Salad
Vegetable Curry
French Onion Toppings
Jambalaya Toppings
Steak Fajita
Tuna Melt

Steps:

  • Pick one or more options from our list of Baked Sweet Potato Toppings here!
  • Start creating your new favorite dish.
  • Share and comment! Did you make any changes to make it even better?

TOPPING FOR BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Topping for Baked Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cookie Connoisseur

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and serve over baked sweet potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 31.1, Sodium 94.7, Carbohydrate 4.3, Sugar 4, Protein 1.3

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.

BAKED SWEET POTATO



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Try this if your family is tired of traditional, regular baked potatoes. Our family likes these baked sweet potatoes with any kind of steak or chicken. Eat skin and all with fork and knife!

Provided by Henry Gobel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 sweet potatoes
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
6 tablespoons brown sugar
6 teaspoons salted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a glass baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Pierce sweet potatoes multiple times on each side with a fork. Rub with oil and place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice sweet potatoes in half. Make small slits in the flesh for brown sugar and butter to sink into. Place 1 tablespoon brown sugar on each half. Place 1 teaspoon butter on each half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 68.3 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN TOPPING



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Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same for Scott Jones without this sensational side dish. "The caramelized pecan topping is a great change from marshmallows, but I don't think it's any lighter," he writes from Tulsa, Oklahoma. "Can you trim it down?"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Drain and place in a food processor. Add the eggs, butter, milk and extracts; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture; sprinkle with pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts :

FLUFFY BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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The easiest way to enjoy a sweet potato: Bake it. Butter, coarse salt, and cracked pepper flavor this potato, but the flesh takes well to many toppings, including sage butter and goat cheese or pecans, cinnamon, and brown sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 small (7 1/2 ounces each) sweet potatoes, scrubbed well
Classic, Savory, or Sweet Topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place potatoes directly on middle rack, lining lower rack with foil. Bake until tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Slit potatoes lengthwise, and open. Fluff with a fork, and add topping.
  • Classic Topping: Divide 1/2 cup sour cream or creme fraiche among potatoes. Crumble 4 slices cooked bacon and sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped chives over tops. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Savory Topping: Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter over medium heat, swirling pan, until just beginning to brown. Swirl in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage. Divide sage butter and 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese among potatoes. Season with coarse salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Sweet Topping: Combine 1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Divide among potatoes. Season with coarse salt.

MOM'S SWEET POTATO BAKE



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Mom loves sweet potatoes and fixed them often in this creamy, comforting baked sweet potato casserole. With its nutty topping, this side dish could almost serve as a dessert. It's a yummy treat! -Sandi Pichon, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk or butter)
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, salt and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For perfectly tender and fluffy baked sweet potatoes, choose medium-sized potatoes.
  • Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape and ensure even cooking.
  • Baking time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes; check for doneness by inserting a toothpick or knife into the center – it should slide in easily.
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly before handling to prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Experiment with different toppings to suit your taste preferences, such as butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onions, chopped nuts, or crumbled bacon.
  • For a healthier topping, consider using Greek yogurt, avocado slices, or a drizzle of olive oil.
  • To add some extra flavor, sprinkle your baked sweet potatoes with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or paprika before serving.
  • For a crispy outer skin, rub the potatoes with olive oil or melted butter before baking.
  • If you want to save time, consider baking your sweet potatoes in advance and reheating them when you're ready to serve.
  • Baked sweet potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months for later use.

Conclusion:

Baked sweet potatoes are a versatile and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with various toppings and seasonings. Whether you prefer a classic butter and salt combination, a creamy cheese sauce, or a savory bacon and onion topping, there's an option to suit every palate. Experiment with different topping ideas to find your favorite combination and enjoy the natural sweetness and nutritional benefits of this healthy vegetable.

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