Easy and Delicious Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

Sweet potatoes are a variety of potatoes that are very well-known in the United States. These are a native of Central America but have been cultivated in other areas of the country since the 16th century. Aside from being really tasty, sweet potatoes are also an excellent source of riboflavin, folic acid and vitamins A, b6 and C. They are also very versatile as they can be cooked in different ways; however, one of the most popular ways of preparing sweet potatoes is to bake them. If you are planning to prepare a baked sweet potato for your next meal, you’ have got to try the baked sweet potato recipe below:

Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 6 medium-sized sweet potatoes
  • ¼ cup of sour cream
  • 2 tbsp of butter or softened margarine
  • 1/3 cup of milk
  • 1/3 cup of brown sugar
  • Salt  and pepper to taste

Directions for Baked Sweet Potato Recipe:

Step 1:  Preheat your over to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Step 2:  Pierce the potatoes with a fork to allow the steam to be released

Step 3:  Placed the cleaned and washed sweet potatoes in a baking dish and bake them for about 45 minutes to an hour.

Step 4:  Take the potatoes out and cut them in half lengthwise.

Step 5:  Scoop the inside of the potatoes using a spoon and mash them in a bowl.

Step 6:  Add the sour cream and milk to the sweet potato. Mix it well.

Step 7:  Add the salt, brown sugar and margarine/butter and mix all the ingredients together until your mixture is fluffy and light.

Step 8:  Take the empty potato shells and place them in a baking dish.

Step 9:  Fill the potato shells with mixture.

Step 10:  Bake your sweet potatoes again but this time at 350 degrees until they are golden brown.

Additional Tips for this Baked Sweet Potato Recipe:

  • Buy only sweet potatoes that are spot-free and are firm to the touch.
  • You may also use canned or frozen sweet potatoes.
  • You can store sweet potatoes for up to 7 days in your fridge.
  • To save time, make a large batch of baked sweet potatoes and just store them in your fridge or freezer.
  • If you have uncured sweet potatoes, use them in recipes with sweeteners or fruits. It’s best to bake cured sweet potatoes as they are generally sweeter.

So now you have a very delicious baked sweet potato recipe that your family will enjoy. A baked sweet potato recipe does not have to be complicated at all.