Microwave Sweet Potato
The ultimate comfort food, a Microwave Sweet Potato is the perfect quick meal. Creamy, savory, and satisfying, it makes for a great lunch or dinner option. You won’t believe how easy it is to prepare this delicious treat!
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potato thoroughly, pat dry, and pierce 3-4 times with a fork.
- Place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 5 minutes. If the potato isn’t fork-tender after 5 minutes, continue microwaving in 1-minute increments until ready.
- Slice potato in half lengthwise, season with salt, pepper, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and top with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve.
Notes
- Tip 1: The cooking time may vary depending on your microwave. If yours has less wattage, you may need to cook it longer.
- Tip 2: Instead of using a fork to test your potato for doneness, I use an oven mitt and squeeze it to see how soft it is.
- Tip 3: Wrapping your sweet potato in a damp paper towel will make the skin soft and silky.
- Tip 4: Another way to cook it is inside a microwave-safe container. It will be extra moist and creamy.
- Tip 5: Always remember to pierce your sweet potato before microwaving to prevent it from exploding.