Maple-Topped Sweet Potato Skins

By dette

I love finding these appetizers on a buffet table...they're absolutely wonderful!

Ingredients

• 6 sweet potatoes
• 1/2 c. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 c. sour cream
• 2 tsp cinnamon,k divided
• 2 tsp nutmey, divided
• 2 tsp gorund ginger, divided
• 2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
• 3 tbsp butter, softened
• 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
• Garnish: warm maple syrup, additional nuts.

Details

Servings 1
Cooking time 15mins

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., Place potato skins on an ungreased baking sheet. Mash baked potato in a bowl until smooth; add cream cheese,k sour cream and one teaspoon each of spices. Mix well and spoon into potatoe skins. In a bowl, mix nuts, butter, brown sugar and remaining sices; sprinkle over top.l bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Drizzle with warm maple syrup; garnish as desired. Makes on dozen.