Streusel Crusted Sweet Potato Balls Recipe

Name: Streusel Crusted Sweet Potato Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups Sweet Potatoes, Baked, Peeled And Mashed; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/8 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter; 1/2 cups Mini-marshmallows, Chopped; 2 whole Egg Whites; 1 teaspoon Water; 3/4 cups Pecans, Finely Chopped; 1/2 cups Quick Cooking Oats; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar

Servings: persons

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["First: Bake 3-4 sweet potatoes at 400 degrees until soft. Allow to cool and refrigerate. Best if baked a day or two ahead of time. When ready to prepare the recipe, peel and mash potatoes with a fork or masher.", "Second: Season with salt and pepper. Add butter and marshmallows. Refrigerate if mixture is not already cold.", "Third: Mix egg whites and water with a fork. Combine pecans, oatmeal and brown sugar and spread on waxed paper or a large plate.", "Fourth: Make balls approximately 1/4 to 1/3 cup size. I don surgical gloves for this part. (Since I live in latex gloves all day, it's only natural to keep a box in my kitchen drawer. They are quite useful in cooking.) Roll balls in egg whites and then the pecan-oatmeal mixture mixture.", "Fifth: Spritz balls with ""spray butter."" (If you don't have this, you could pour melted butter over the balls but be careful-high calorie alert!) Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until slightly brown and heated through.", "Easier to serve if allowed to cool for about 30 minutes while you finish dinner."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/2 cups Sweet Potatoes, Baked, Peeled And Mashed, 3/4 teaspoons Salt, 1/8 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter, and more.

Yes, Streusel Crusted 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.

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Streusel Crusted Sweet Potato Balls

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