Microwave Sweet Potato Bake
Experience the ultimate comfort food faster than ever with this Microwave Sweet Potato Bake, a deliciously simple recipe that’s ready in under 25 minutes! Perfectly tender sweet potatoes are stuffed with a luscious mixture of buttery mashed sweet potato, brown sugar, and fragrant cinnamon, then topped with crunchy pecans and optional gooey marshmallows for a sweet and savory twist. This quick and easy side dish is both satisfying and versatile, making it a great option for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or a cozy solo treat. With minimal prep time and no oven required, this recipe brings all the flavor and warmth of a classic baked sweet potato in record time! Keywords: microwave sweet potato, quick side dish, stuffed sweet potatoes, easy sweet potato recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 0.5 cups marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Place the sweet potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes per sweet potato, turning them halfway through the cooking time. Check for doneness by inserting a fork—if it slides in easily, they are ready.
Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the microwave and let them cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the flesh into a medium-sized bowl, being careful not to tear the skins. Set the skins aside for later use.
Add the butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt to the sweet potato flesh. Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher until smooth and fully combined.
Spoon the mashed sweet potato mixture back into the reserved potato skins, dividing it evenly between them.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the stuffed sweet potato halves. If using marshmallows, sprinkle them over the pecans.
Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the microwave and heat on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the filling is warm and the marshmallows are slightly melted, if used.
Carefully remove from the microwave, let cool for a minute, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 915 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.4 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
