Once I saw sweet potato toast on Pinterest, I couldn't unsee sweet potato toast. Suddenly, it was everywhere—blogs, Instagram, my dreams. The orange slices (usually topped with avocado) look cool, for sure. But does toasting taters in a toaster actually work? Or was it a picture perfect Pinterest scam? I was skeptical.
Spoiler: It worked(!), but not without some burnt toast. Here's what I learned. First things first, cut the slices about 1/4-inch thick. I mistakenly believed that thinner was best, which lead to flimsy, weak toast and many blackened, burnt spots.
Next, don't expect for it to be ready after one toasting session. This will depend on what kind of toaster you have and how thick the slices are. We pushed the sweet potatoes down twice before the popped back up nice and tender. If you can easily pierce the flesh with a fork, it's ready. If not, keep toasting!
Most importantly (and obviously), toppings are super important. Without 'em, you have very plain sweet potatoes. They're completely cooked without turning on the oven and therefore awesome, sure. But still boring. Our faves? Mashed avocado with a squeeze of lime and flaky sea salt. Peanut butter with a dollop of jelly and some crunchy granola. Or a perfectly fried egg with lots of salt and pepper.
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