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Perfect Baked Sweet Potato

Sometimes you have the desire for a roasted sweet potato, but not the patience to wait an hour for it to bake.
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Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with foil.
  • Rinse and scrub potatoes and cut in half length wise.
  • Rub the sweet potatoes on both sides with olive oil. Place the sweet potatoes middle side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
  • Turn the sweet potatoes over and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder!