Sweet Potato Balls

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May be frozen for later use. Just increase baking time if frozen.

Submitted by Michele O'Sullivan
Updated on December 22, 2022
close up view of Sweet Potato Balls garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 8 large marshmallows

  • ½ cup crushed corn flake cereal

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, sugar, milk, salt and lemon zest. Shape mixture into balls, with a marshmallow in the center of each. Roll in cereal crumbs and place in prepared dish.

  3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until marshmallows begin to ooze.

21 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187 Calories
6g Fat
33g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 8mg 8%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 141mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.