Sweet Potato Balls Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 -10 sweet potatoes; 10 -15 large marshmallows; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 cups corn flake crumbs; 2/3 cup real butter; 1 cup brown sugar (dark or light); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/3 cup evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups mini marshmallows; 1 cup walnuts

Servings: persons

8 -10 sweet potatoes
10 -15 large marshmallows
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups corn flake crumbs
2/3 cup real butter
1 cup brown sugar (dark or light)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup walnuts

1
Cook potatoes until tender, peel.
2
You can also substitute 2 Large (39 oz each) cans of precooked Yams (drain very well).
3
Put potatoes in a bowl and add the cinnamon and nutmeg. Mash well using a large fork or potato masher.
4
Grab a small handful of potatoes and form into a ball (about the size of a tennis ball).
5
Push a large marshmallow into the center of each potato ball.
6
Roll each ball into cornflake crumbs until well coated and lay them side by side into a greased/sprayed cake pan.
7
Cover and refrigerate while making the caramel sauce.
8
CARAMEL SAUCE:
9
Melt butter in a saucepan on low heat, add brown sugar and salt.
10
Stir & cook on low heat about 10 -15 minutes. Stir in evaporated milk, cook for 1 more minute.
11
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
12
Let sit for 5 minutes.
13
Pour sauce over potato balls.
14
Add mini marshmallows on top.
15
Top with crushed walnuts or pecans.
16
Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and well browned.

964

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 -10 sweet potatoes, 10 -15 large marshmallows, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, 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.

Sweet Potato Balls

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