The Realtor's Creamy Vanilla Sweet Potatoes

My family thought these were delicious.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  medium sweet potatoes
•  canola oil
• 2  ounces 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  slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled

Directions

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