Mashed Sweet Potatoes

3 large sweet potatoes

4 Tbls. butter, softened

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

3 Tbls. brown sugar

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/8 tsp. nutmeg

1/8 tsp. ginger

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375 F. Rub potatoes with canola oil and place on baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour or until very tender.

Combine butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and spices. Slice potatoes, and slip out of skins. Mash. Combine butter/ cream cheese mixture with mashed potatoes, and serve hot.