Microwave Sweet Potato

Making microwave sweet potato is the easiest and fastest way to enjoy baked sweet potatoes. Top them with savory, salty butter and some warming spices for a delightful finish! These make an easy side dish for your holiday table or weeknight meals.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword How To Cook A Sweet Potato In The Microwave, Microwave Sweet Potato

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 202kcal

Author Jennifer

Ingredients

4 sweet potatoes
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
Ground cinnamon
Ground nutmeg
4 small pat butter

Instructions

Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat dry. Pierce the sweet potato 3-5 times with a fork.
Place 1-2 sweet potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 5 minutes, turning halfway through.
If your potato isn't tender after 5 minutes, continue microwaving in 30-second increments until tender.
Split potato in the middle and season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Then top with butter.

Notes

Make sure your sweet potatoes are similar in sizes. This will ensure that they cook in the same amount of time.
Prick holes on all sides of the sweet potatoes. This allows the heat to escape as the sweet potato cooks and prevents them from exploding.
Experiment with different flavors. Swap the cinnamon and nutmeg for chopped fresh or dried herbs or add a pinch of cayenne along with the spices for a tiny bit of heat.
Add more sweetness. If you prefer a bit more sweetness, you can lightly sprinkle with a bit of brown sugar or drizzle with honey or syrup.
Cook two sweet potatoes at a time. So you may need to cook in batches but this ensures your potatoes cook more evenly.

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