Baked Sweet Potato

Per serving

286.1kcal
2.2гProteins
15.4гFats
36.4гCarbs

This is the BEST way to eat a sweet potato. We have baked sweet potatoes with our steaks instead of Idaho potatoes. It's a nice complement to chicken and beef - or any other meat that I can think of! This can also be made on the grill or tossed in the coals if you are camping!

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • garnet yams4
  • granulated sugar3 tablespoons
  • cinnamon1 1⁄2 teaspoons
  • whipped butter1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Bake yams for 45 to 75 minutes (bigger yams take longer to cook).

  3. 3

    When they are done, the outside will have darkened and the inside will be soft.

  4. 4

    You may see liquid from the potato oozing out and charring.

  5. 5

    When the potato is sliced open, the inside of the skin will be charred black from the caramelizing sugar in the potato.

  6. 6

    This is a perfectly cooked potato.

  7. 7

    Mix the sugar and cinnamon together and set aside.

  8. 8

    To serve, slice a potato down the center.

  9. 9

    Add two Tbs of whipped butter, then sprinkle some cinnamon/sugar over the top.

Source: food.com
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