Baked Sweet Potatoes

Here’s a simple and delicious Baked Sweet Potatoes recipe:

🥔 Baked Sweet Potatoes

⭐ Ingredients:

• 4 medium sweet potatoes

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for crispy skin)

• Salt (optional)

• Butter or toppings of choice (see suggestions below)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven
   Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prep the Sweet Potatoes

   • Scrub sweet potatoes clean and dry them with a towel.

   • (Optional) Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt for crispy skin.

3. Pierce
   Use a fork to poke several holes in each sweet potato to allow steam to escape.

4. Bake

   • Place sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with foil.

   • Bake for 45–60 minutes, depending on size. They’re done when a fork slides in easily.

5. Serve

   • Slice open and fluff the inside with a fork.

   • Add butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, or your favorite toppings.

🍴 Optional Topping Ideas:

• Savory: Sour cream, chives, shredded cheese, black beans, avocado

• Sweet: Maple syrup, cinnamon, pecans, mini marshmallows