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Sweet Potato Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Darlene Marcks PHOTO BY: JenniferD

"This is a must at our house on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 40 ounces canned sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 pinch salt (optional)
  • 3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
  • 3/4 cup real maple syrup
  • 10 large marshmallows

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 9 x 12 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by JAMACOOK
I think I made a different recipe altogether because I assumed that the balls were going to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by GOURDER
We always have sweet potatoes for the Holidays, but decided to fix these because they were a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by NM Dawn
This was a very good idea, though I think next time I would add an egg and some flower to firm... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by KEL711
This recipe was wonderful. Very tasty. The only problem I had was keeping them in the nice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by MCCOMBSS
Delicous recipe! The balls were mushy to make but worth it. The maple syrup really adds to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2007 by sheilazav
This was a delicious recipe! We order these at a restaurant in town and my sister loves them.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2004 by Lindsey C.
I thought these were alright. I thought the cornflakes would make them crunchy, but they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2007 by MRS PAYSON
almost sorry I brought these last year, now it's an obligation MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by Carolina
I have mixed feelings on this recipe. The mixture was very runny making it difficlt to form... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2005 by SALLYANNE1
These were very good and I will make again. I used cinnamon flavored corn flakes and true... MORE

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