Savory Baked Sweet Potato with Herb Butter

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes

4 medium-sized

Unsalted butter

4 tablespoons, softened

Fresh parsley

1 tablespoon, finely chopped

Fresh thyme

1 teaspoon, finely chopped

Garlic

1 clove, minced

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Thoroughly wash and scrub the sweet potatoes to remove any dirt from their skins.
3. Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato several times all over to allow steam to escape during baking, preventing them from bursting.
4. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. Baking time may vary based on the size of your sweet potatoes.
6. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the herb butter by combining softened unsalted butter, chopped parsley, thyme, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
7. Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly to make them easier to handle.
8. Cut a slit lengthwise in each sweet potato, being careful not to cut all the way through. Gently press the ends to open up the potato.
9. Add a generous spoonful of the herb butter to each sweet potato, allowing the heat to melt the butter and create a deliciously savory dressing.
10. Serve immediately while hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired. Enjoy your Savory Baked Sweet Potato with Herb Butter!