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Baked Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: Baked Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 2
Calories: 297kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes a few times with the prongs of a fork. Rub them with olive oil and season with salt.
  • Transfer to a baking pan and bake for about 40 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender on the inside and with crunchy skins.
  • Split in half and scoop out the flesh. Mash with the butter and cheese and season to taste.
  • Refill the skins with the mashed sweet potatoes. Optionally return to the oven for 5 minutes, or serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8.6g | Fat: 17.6g | Cholesterol: 43.2mg | Sodium: 256.8mg | Sugar: 5.6g