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📖 Microwaving sweet potatoes
Season the cooked sweet potato with salt and pepper to taste. I started using this microwave method back in college when I had almost no kitchen tools, and it’s stayed a go-to ever since for when time is short, but I still want a healthy side that feels like a treat.
Perfect for a quick meal. Shorter cook time, less effort, and will leave no mess to clean up making it perfect for quick everyday meals. Foolproof method. Fluffy and delicious sweet potatoes every time.
Want more easy microwave recipes? Check out microwave asparagus, microwave corn on the cob, microwave baked potatoes, or microwave broccoli. Wondering what to make with your microwaved sweet potatoes? Make sweet potato waffles, Jamaican sweet potato pudding, double crusted sweet potato pie, or go savory with this savory sweet potato casserole. Serve and enjoy!
Clean the spuds of the sweet potato thoroughly with a brush under cold running water. You don’t want any additional dirt! Rotate halfway through cooking: Turn the sweet potato over at the halfway point to ensure even cooking from all sides. Check doneness with a fork: After the initial cook time, pierce the potato with a fork. If it slides in easily, it’s done. If not, continue in 30-second intervals. Adjust time for your microwave’s wattage: Cooking times may vary by microwave wattage. High-wattage microwaves may cook potatoes faster, so check periodically after the 5-minute mark.
Looking for creative ways to use sweet potatoes? Try this sweet potato cake or this savory sweet potato casserole - you won’t regret it!
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If you tried this recipe, don’t forget to comment and rate! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Freeze: To freeze, let the sweet potato cool completely before wrapping it in an aluminum foil plastic wrap. Put the wrapped sweet potato in a freezer bag before keeping it in the freezer. You can freeze it for up to 6 months.
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