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Sweet Potato Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Dmarcks 

"This is a must at our house on Thanksgiving and Christmas."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (40 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • salt to taste
  • 3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
  • 3/4 cup real maple syrup
  • 10 large marshmallows

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine

DIRECTIONS

  1. Drain sweet potatoes and put into large mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes with butter or margarine. Salt to taste.
  2. Hand pat mixture into 3 inch diameter balls. Roll in crushed corn flakes and put into 9x12 inch greased baking dish. Pour maple syrup evenly over all balls.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 40 minutes. The last fifteen minutes put a marshmallow over each ball.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2003 by SLUGBUGGY 
I thougtht this recipe was a little bland, but the rest of my family really liked it. If I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by NANCYSLIWA 
I tried this for the first time at Thanksgiving, and my husband just loved it! it will become... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by BOB77082 
Great presentation, the only thing needed is some brown sugar mixed in the sweet potatoes,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by Fancypants 
A great change from the usual sweet potatoe casseroles. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by GENINE810 
I added too much syrup and the balls were soft. My friends loved them and the thought that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by CANDIDALEA 
I loved this recipe! It seemed I never could get my sweet potatoes sweet enough to suit me. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by RACHEL 
Sweet and delicious. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2005 by Joey 
I gave this recipe a go , and my wife and kid's loved it .so I think it is going to be a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by GLINKETTE 
what an inpressive and different way to serve sweet potatoes, will make again MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2002 by Theresa 
These would be great for a large family gathering! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Sweet Potato Balls

Servings Per Recipe: 9

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 287

  • Total Fat: 5.5g
  • Cholesterol: 14mg
  • Sodium: 223mg
  • Total Carbs: 58.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 2.9g

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