Creamy Vanillas Sweet Potatoes

By: Nielsen-Massey Vanillas

Sweet potatoes don't get any better than this! Creamy Vanillas Sweet Potatoes are a great addition to any Thanksgiving dinner table. Enjoy the season with this delicious recipe.

Ingredients

2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1/4 cup real maple syrup
1 tablespoon Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 strips of bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
4 medium sweet potatoes
canola oil, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Wash the sweet potatoes and lightly coast the skins with canola oil.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
Place the potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 1 hour or until fork tender.
Cut the hot potatoes into halves.
Scoop the potato pulp into a mixing bowl, discarding the skins.
Beat at medium speed for 1 minute using an electric mixer.
Add the cream cheese, butter, syrup, vanilla extract, salt and pepper. Whip until creamy.
Spoon the whipped potatoes into six ramekins coated with nonstick cooking spray and top with the bacon.
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through.
Alternatively, they may be reheated in a microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.