Spicy Sweet Potato Balls

Recipe courtesy Nancy L. Chase

Show: Cooking LiveEpisode: Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (2)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(2)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
--
Yield:
6 servings

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Times:

Prep: 1 hr 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes cooked or 2 (17 ounce) cans, drained
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg
Miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup ginger snap crumbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Mash sweet potatoes while they are hot, then add, butter, salt, and spices. Add egg and continue to whip until thoroughly combined. Chill until firm. Form into golf ball sized pieces and place 2 to 3 marshmallows in center of each ball. Roll in ginger snap crumbs. Place on non-stick or lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Spicy Sweet Potato Balls
Anonymous 11-23-2006
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Sweet potato balls
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This recipe had a nice flavour, but the texture of the balls left a lot to be desired. They were quite "mushy" and did not... form into firm balls.Read more
recipe Spicy Sweet Potato Balls
CAROLYN naples, FL 12-07-2004
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better if i didn't let the kids make the balls!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

loved the recipe. I let the kids make the balls and of course they forgot the marshmellows half the time. I also made some... with pineapple in the middle and pecans. great!Read more