Saturday, November 6, 2010

Sweet Potato Balls

My Mom starting making this recipe at least 25 years ago. It has been a family favorite for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is easy to prepare, can be made a day or two ahead, doesn't take long to bake and it taste great with turkey or ham or as a stand alone dessert.

Ingredients:
1 large can sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 stick softened margarine
1 bag marshmallows
1 sleeve graham crackers, made into crumbs
Drain and smash you potatoes. Add all ingredients except for the marshmallows and graham crackers.
Mix Well.


Posted by PicasaThis part has to been done with your hands. Form the sweet potato mixture around a marshmallow, covering completely. How much you use is a personal preference, you can use a thin or thick layer.


Roll in graham crackers. Place into a greased pyrex pan. I usually make 12 but, if you use less sweet potatoes you will get more balls.


Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes.  I like to heat them until the marshmallow is slightly melted but again this is a personal preference.  If served as a dessert, lightly sift powdered sugar over the balls.



I will be posting this to:
Gold Star Wednesday
Foodie Friday
This week's Cravings
 Mommy's Kitchen




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16 comments:

  1. KristenNovember 8, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    I love sweet potato balls - so glad you posted the recipe!

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  2. the country cookNovember 8, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Oh these are cute! I've never heard of these before.

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  3. Tina @ MOMS CRAZY COOKINGNovember 8, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Thanks so much for linking up. I have never heard of these either! Great recipe that is so different then all the rest! Thanks again for linking!

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  4. southerninspirationNovember 9, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    I have never heard of these....but sounds delicious!!! thanks!
    Suzanne

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  5. April J HarrisNovember 9, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    I have never heard of these either, but I sure am glad to know about them! They sound wonderful. What a great Thanksgiving dish!

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  6. black eyed susans kitchenNovember 11, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    My kids will think they have gone to heaven with this recipe. I will have to give it a try!

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  7. Patricia @ ButterYumNovember 11, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    What a fun recipe. I can imagine they're a blast to make too! Happy FF.

    :)
    ButterYum

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  8. Red Couch RecipesNovember 11, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    I have never heard of them before, but they sound fun to make and wha a fun family tradition. Joni

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  9. Sugar SwingsNovember 12, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    wow these look fun! love sweet potato anything!!

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  10. AnonymousNovember 13, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    Never heard of things. I'll be honest and say I wouldn't like them only because to me marshmellows are one of the grossest foods on the planet. Yes, I'm aware I'm odd. However, my mom loves sweet potatoes and marshmellows, so she would love this!

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  11. ValNovember 17, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Yum. I love these.

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  12. SnoWhiteNovember 22, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    What a great idea -- yum, yum!

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  13. UnknownNovember 25, 2010 at 3:37 AM

    I am so excited!!!!! My now-gone grandma made these one Thanksgiving about 25 years ago. No one in family seems to know what I'm talking about when I ask if they remember (was starting to think crazy). I can't wait to make these for my kids!

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  14. UnknownDecember 3, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    what a cool recipe, I think I need to try this!

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  15. Michelle @ On and Off My PlateFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    This is so unique....I know my niece would love making and eating these.

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  16. Angie - Big Bears WifeSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    so neat! yum! love it!

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