🍠 Baked Sweet Potatoes

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
   • Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prep the sweet potatoes
   • Scrub them clean and pat dry.
   • Pierce each potato several times with a fork (so steam can escape).
   • For crispier skins: rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
3. Bake
   • Place directly on the oven rack (with foil or a baking sheet underneath to catch drips).
   • Bake 45–60 minutes, depending on size, until very tender inside (a knife should slide in easily).
4. Serve
   • Slice open, fluff with a fork, and serve hot.

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✨ Topping Ideas

• Classic: Butter, salt, and black pepper
• Sweet: Cinnamon, brown sugar, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup
• Savory: Sour cream, chives, shredded cheese, or even chili spooned on top

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Would you like me to also give you a stuffed version (like black bean & avocado, or BBQ chicken & cheese) to make them a full meal?