Maple Topped Sweet Potato Skins

By carvalhohm2

This fun twist on the usual potato skin can be found in 101 Autumn Recipes, but they're tasty all year 'round. Try 'em as an appetizer at your next get-together.

Ingredients

• 6 sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
• 2 teaspoon nutmeg, divided
• 2 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
• 2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 3 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• warm maple syrup, additional nuts, to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Pierce potatoes with a fork. Bake at 400˚F or microwave on high setting until tender; cool.

Slice each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out baked insides, keeping skins intact. Place potato skins on an ungreased baking sheet.

Mash baked potato in a bowl until smooth; add cream cheese, sour cream and one teaspoon each of spices. Mix well and spoon into potato skins.

In a bowl, mix nuts, butter, brown sugar and remaining spices; sprinkle over top. Bake at 400˚F for 15 minutes. Drizzle with warm maple syrup; garnish as desired.

Makes one dozen.