Sweet Potato Balls

Name: Sweet Potato Balls
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 lbs sweet potatoes, cooked and drained; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 whole egg; 1/2 cup miniature marshmallow; 1/2 cup gingersnap crumbs

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Recipe by Mercy

A terrific side dish or holiday appetizer...little portable, handheld sweet potato casseroles! The cooking time includes one hour for chilling time (it may take longer).

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READY IN: 1hr 30mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3

lbs sweet potatoes, cooked and drained
2

tablespoons butter
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teaspoon salt
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teaspoon cinnamon
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teaspoon nutmeg
1

whole egg
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cup miniature marshmallow
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cup gingersnap crumbs

DIRECTIONS

Mash the sweet potatoes while they are still hot and add the butter, salt and spices.
Add the egg and continue to whip until thoroughly combined.
Chill until firm and then form into golf ball sized piece, stuffing 2 to 3 marshmallows in center of each ball.
Roll in the ginger snap crumbs and place on a non-stick or lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes.

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