Creamy Vanilla Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

4 mediums sweet potatoes
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 strips bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled

Preparation

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2
Wash sweet potatoes and lightly coat skins with canola oil.
3
Pierce each potato several times with a fork, place the potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet.
4
Bake for one hour or until fork-tender.
5
Cut the hot potatoes into halves and scoop the pulp into a mixing bowl, discarding the skins.
6
Beat at medium speed for one minute using an electric mixer.
7
Add cream cheese, butter, syrup, vanilla extract, salt and pepper.
8
Whip until creamy.
9
Spoon whipped potatoes into six ramekins coated with nonstick cooking spray and top with the bacon.
10
Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375 F oven for five to eight minutes or until heated through.
11
Alternatively, they may be reheated in a microwave.

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About

Adapted from Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Inc.

Yield:

6 Servings

Added:

Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 4:22pm

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