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Ingredients
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Baked Sweet Potato Ingredients
Method
Instructions for Baked Sweet Potato
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- 3
Season the Sweet Potatoes
Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and cinnamon to taste.
- 4
Bake
Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- 5
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. If desired, slice open and add butter and maple syrup before serving.
