Spiced Sweet Potato Balls Recipe

Name: Spiced Sweet Potato Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes, large (about 3 pounds); 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; all-purpose flour, for rolling balls in; vegetable oil

Servings: persons

3 sweet potatoes, large (about 3 pounds)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
all-purpose flour, for rolling balls in
vegetable oil

1
In a large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling water to cover for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender; drain. Let cool slightly.
2
Peel sweet potatoes; mash potatoes in a large bowl. Add pecans, butter, salt, 2 Tablespoons flour, brown sugar, and spices. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
3
Add some all-purpose flour to a pie plate or small bowl. Drop mixture, by rounded tablespoonfuls, into the flour; gently roll into balls.
4
In a Dutch oven, pour vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches; heat to 380F degrees. Fry balls, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 sweet potatoes, large (about 3 pounds), 1 cup finely chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Spiced Sweet Potato Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spiced Sweet Potato Balls

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