Recipe: The Sweet & Spicy Baked Sweet Potato

Sometimes, dinner as an adult is simply what you make it. A bowl of cereal; a hearty salad; cheese and crackers; or a plate that is perfectly portioned with measured servings of proteins, fats, and carbs. And sometimes, dinner is a baked potato. This sweet and spicy baked sweet potato can feel indulgent, especially with its marshmallow topping, but next to a bowl of dressed arugula, it becomes a fast and flavorful meal to come home and make — even when you don’t want to cook.

Starting with an already-baked sweet potato makes this a fast dinner. Bake a batch ahead of time, so come dinner, all you have to do is split one open and mix with a pat of butter and a dash of Sriracha. Making baked potatoes should feel like freestyling, so add marshmallows to your liking — keeping in mind that this combo is no sweeter than the Thanksgiving favorite. Pop them under the broiler and heat until the marshmallows are melty and tinged brown. Hit the hot potatoes with a handful of pepitas right before you dig in for a delightfully salty, crunchy contrast in flavors.