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




16 comments:

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

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

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

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

    :)
    ButterYum

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  8. 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. wow these look fun! love sweet potato anything!!

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

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

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