Maple Topped Sweet Potato Skins

By Reneeb

Ingredients

• 6 large sweet potatoes
• 1/2 c. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 c. sour cream
• 2 t. cinnamon, divided
• 2 t. nutmeg, divided
• 2 t. ground ginger, divided
• 2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
• 3 T. butter, softened
• 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
• Garnish: maple syrup, apple slices, additional nuts

Preparation

Step 1

Pierce potatoes with a fork. Bake at 400 degrees or microwave on high setting until tender; cool. Slice each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out baked insides, keeping skins intact. Mash baked potato in a mixing bowl until smooth; add cream cheese, sour cream and one teaspoon each of spices. Mix well and spoon into potato skins. Mix nuts, butter, brown sugar and remaining spices; sprinkle over top. Place potato skins on an ungreased baking sheet; bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Drizzle with warm syrup; garnish as desired. Serves 12.