Creamy Vanilla Sweet Potatoes
Adapted from Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Inc.
Total Steps
11
Ingredients
9
Tools Needed
9
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- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- oil
- 2 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 5 strips bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
Step 2
Wash sweet potatoes and lightly coat skins with canola oil.
Step 3
Pierce each potato several times with a fork, place the potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake for one hour or until fork-tender.
Step 5
Cut the hot potatoes into halves and scoop the pulp into a mixing bowl, discarding the skins.
Step 6
Beat at medium speed for one minute using an electric mixer.
Step 7
Add cream cheese, butter, syrup, vanilla extract, salt and pepper.
Step 8
Whip until creamy.
Step 9
Spoon whipped potatoes into six ramekins coated with nonstick cooking spray and top with the bacon.
Step 10
Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375 F oven for five to eight minutes or until heated through.
Step 11
Alternatively, they may be reheated in a microwave.