Elegant Sweet Potato Skins

photo by Sharon123

- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
8 skins
ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 8 ounces brie cheese, with rind removed
- 1 cup candied walnuts or 1 cup candied pecans, chopped
- fresh chives
directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roast potatoes in the oven for 30-45 minutes until they are fully cooked, but not very soft; cool.
- Halve potatoes and scoop out as much flesh as you can without tearing outer skin. Reserve the inside flesh for another use.
- Brush cavities of the potato skins with butter, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Heat oven to Broil.
- Broil the seasoned skins for 5-10 minutes, until they crisp up, being careful not to burn.
- Top hot skins with 1 ounce of brie (without rind) and some of the chopped nuts.
- Return to broiler for a few minutes to allow cheese to soften and get hot.
- Garnish with fresh chives if desired, and serve.
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PalatablePastime
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