Use a little microwave magic to turn sweet potatoes into a speedy and special side dish for hectic holiday feasts. Brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice bring some fun flavor to these microwave sweet potatoes with a cream cheese topping. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ingredients
4 small sweet potatoes
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
1Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, 10-13 minutes, turning twice. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice.
2Cut an "X" in the top of each potato; fluff pulp with a fork. Dollop with cream cheese mixture.