Maple-Topped Sweet Potato Skins Recipe

Name: Maple-Topped Sweet Potato Skins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided; 2 teaspoons nutmeg, divided; 2 teaspoons ground ginger, divided; 2 cups walnuts or pecans, chopped; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; Garnishes: maple syrup, apple slices, additional nuts

Servings: persons

6 sweet potatoes
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
2 teaspoons nutmeg, divided
2 teaspoons ground ginger, divided
2 cups walnuts or pecans, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons butter, softened
Garnishes: maple syrup, apple slices, additional nuts

1
Pierce potatoes with a fork. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400u00b0 for 45 minutes to one hour or microwave on high 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender; cool.
2
Slice each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, keeping skins intact. Mash pulp in a mixing bowl until smooth; add cream cheese, sour cream and one teaspoon each of spices. Mix well and spoon into potato skins. Stir together nuts, brown sugar, butter and remaining spices; sprinkle over top. Place potato skins on an ungreased baking sheet; bake at 400u00b0 for 15 minutes. If desired, drizzle with warm syrup and garnish with apple slices and additional nuts.
3
Variation: For a savory version, mash the pulp with 1/2 cup grated Parmasean cheese, the finely grated zest juice of 1 orange, 3 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons ground pepper and 3 tablespoons butter; garnish with 1/3 cup lightly toasted pine nuts.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided, and more.

Yes, Maple-Topped Sweet Potato Skins falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Maple-Topped Sweet Potato Skins

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