~Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Walnut Streusel~

While this may not be the healthiest way to eat sweet potatoes...it is probably the most delicious way to eat them!! This recipe got rave reviews at Thanksgiving with my fambam. I was so proud and happy :-) It didn't take too long, and the walnut streusel was really what made it from average to fantastic. I can't wait to make this again. Funny fact: this recipe called for sweet potatoes, but yams were on sale, so I used those instead...couldn't tell a darn difference, and still just as yummy. SO you can use either!

I made these with my sweet sis-in-law Kelli. Without her help, these would not have been finished by Turkey Time! I completely lost track of time playing with my siblings' kids, so a big thanks to Kelli. Makes 6 servings.

you'll need:

3 large sweet potatoes (or yams)

4 Tbs. packed brown sugar

3 Tbs. butter

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Streusel:

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

3 Tbs. whole wheat flour*

1/4 c. chopped walnuts

2 Tbs. butter, softened

3 Tbs. packed brown sugar

get busy:

Preheat the oven to 375. Prick the potatoes with a knife or fork after giving them a good scrub. Bake in the oven for 30-45 minutes, or until soft. Once they are cooked, cut them in half and scoop out the centers of the into a big bowl. Combine with brown sugar, softened butter and brown sugar. Scoop mixture back into the skins.

In a small bowl, combine ingredients for streusel. Top the sweet potatoes with the streusel. Bake for 20-30 minutes. All done! Whoever you make these for will absolutely love them.

*If you are unsure about the whole wheat, you can substitute it for processed flour; however, you can't taste the difference, so why not use whole wheat? It's healthier!