Sweet Potato Balls

Name: Sweet Potato Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium-sized sweet potatoes; 1/4 c. butter, melted; 1 tsp. salt; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 c. crushed, drained pineapple; 1/2 c. chopped pecans; 3 Tbsp. brown sugar; dash of nutmeg and cinnamon; 1 c. flaked coconut; large marshmallows (optional)

Eats Now Editorial Team · 552 kcal · General

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Sweet Potato Balls – a delicious recipe with potatoes, butter, salt, egg, pineapple, pecans. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

6 medium-sized sweet potatoes
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 c. crushed, drained pineapple
1/2 c. chopped pecans
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
dash of nutmeg and cinnamon
1 c. flaked coconut
large marshmallows (optional)

1
Boil, peel and mash sweet potatoes.
2
Add butter, salt, egg, pineapple and pecans; whip lightly.
3
Mix in spices and brown sugar.
4
Roll into balls and press marshmallow into the center of each ball with thumb.
5
Close the opening and roll in coconut. Bake in buttered baking dish at 400u00b0 until balls are slightly brown.

552

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium-sized sweet potatoes, 1/4 c. butter, melted, 1 tsp. salt, 1 egg, slightly beaten, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
552 kcal
Category
General

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