Baked Purple Sweet Potato With Ham | Sweet Potato Recipe | Unexpectation Purple Sweet Potato Recipe

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey ham is lower in fat and calories, while bacon adds a smoky flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is healthier and maintains creaminess, while plain yogurt is a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Wash and scrub the purple sweet potatoes thoroughly.

Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.

Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Drizzle olive oil over the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

Rub the seasonings into the sweet potatoes to coat evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the ham by slicing it into bite-sized pieces.

In a skillet over medium heat, add the ham and cook until slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.

Cut the sweet potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.

Add a pat of butter, some cheese, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt into each sweet potato.

Top with the cooked ham pieces, fresh parsley, chives, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Serve warm and enjoy your baked purple sweet potatoes with ham.

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