Baked Sweet Potatoes

Name: Baked Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 85 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: butter, at room temperature; 4 sweet potatoes; 2 cups bacon, in cubes; 2 cups onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon thyme, finely chopped; salt; pepper; 1/3 cups orange juice; sour cream, for decoration

Mara Alpizar

In Mexico, autumn brings delicious seasonal ingredients, so we can't miss this opportunity to prepare an unmatched recipe: baked sweet potatoes!

Although it is more common to prepare candied sweet potatoes, sweet potato jam, or even sweet potato mash, this tuber is perfect for savory recipes; you will love the combination of flavors in these baked sweet potatoes!

Did you know? Sweet potato is an edible root with a sweet flavor, and the flesh and skin can come in different colors. In addition to being a versatile food, it is also low in sodium and rich in vitamins and minerals.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 16-11-2023

Preparation

30 mins

55 mins

Low

Brush aluminum foil sheets with butter. Poke the sweet potatoes with a fork and wrap each one in aluminum foil. Bake at 200 °C for 45 minutes or until cooked. In a skillet, fry the bacon for 3 minutes and add the onion, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes and pour in the orange juice. Cook until reduced.